Archive for November 13, 2016

Pope Francis waves at pilgrims from China at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 7, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis appoints new bishop of Hong Kong

Pope Francis has appointed Bishop Michael Yeung Ming-cheung Coadjutor Bishop of the diocese of Hong Kong, the Vatican announced Sunday.  Read more

Pope Francis in St. Pete's Basilica on Nov. 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

What's most important? God and our neighbor, Pope says

The reality that everything in this world is passing shouldn’t frighten us, Pope Francis said, but instead it should strengthen... Read more

A holy door closes at Saint Paul Outside the Walls church in Rome. Nov. 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

As Year of Mercy ends, Holy Doors close around the world

As Holy Doors close in churches and basilicas around the world, including in Rome, it is estimated that over 20... Read more

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Pope Francis prays during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on April 24, 2024.

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The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools

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Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation

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UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

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In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

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