Archive for October 2, 2016
101-year-old woman receives First Communion
At 101 years old, Dona Penha has seen quite a bit of life. But the centenarian experienced something new on... Read more
In Azerbaijan, Pope says faith, service weave Christian life together
Pope Francis celebrated Mass immediately after landing in Azerbaijan Sunday, telling faithful gathered in the small church that faith and... Read more
Pope Francis says religious harmony in Azerbaijan must continue
In a meeting with political leaders Sunday, Pope Francis praised the peaceful relationship among Catholics, Muslims, Orthodox, and Jews in... Read more
Civil society must guarantee religious freedom, Pope says in Azerbaijan
In his final speech in Azerbaijan, Pope Francis spoke at length praising the good interreligious relations in the country, but... Read more
Pope Francis green-lights opening of Fr. Jacques Hamel beatification process
The French diocese of Rouen has officially begun an inquiry into the beatification of French priest Jacques Hamel, killed by... Read more
Pope Francis: Love those who struggle, but don't push gender theory on kids
On his way back from Georgia and Azerbaijan Pope Francis criticized what he called the “wicked” push of gender theory... Read more
Full text: Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Azerbaijan
During his flight from Baku, Azerbaijan to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis gave a press conference to the journalists aboard... Read more
