Archive for February 17, 2017

Orphaned children in India. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

How one organization hopes to revolutionize orphanages

The Catholic Church puts a lot of effort into having excellent schools and hospitals, but what about its orphanages? For... Read more

Pope Francis greets David Moxon, the Archbishop of Canterbury's representative to the Holy See, at the Vatican, Jan. 25, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis to visit Rome's Anglican community

Pope Francis will visit All Saints Anglican Church in Rome Feb. 26 to mark the 200th anniversary of the foundation... Read more

Cardinal John Ribat during the cardinal consistory in St. Peter's Basilica on November 19, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Papua New Guinea's cardinal has bigger concerns than Amoris Laetitia

While many in different sectors of the Church are pulling out their hair trying to resolve the Amoris Laetitia communion... Read more

Pope Francis receives a gift from a Special Olympian at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, Feb. 16, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Why Pope Francis cheers for the Special Olympics

Pope Francis received a delegation from the Special Olympics on Thursday, reflecting on the power of the event to spread... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to students during his visit to Roma Tre University Feb. 17, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Integration key to quelling fear of migrants, Pope Francis says

On Friday Pope Francis paid a visit to Rome’s “Roma Tre” university, stressing to students the importance of dialogue, listening... Read more

The Sufi Shrine of Lal Shahbaz Qalandar in Sehwan, Pakistan, where an Islamic State terrorist killed more than 80 devotees in a Feb. 16, 2017 attack. ?w=200&h=150

Pakistan mourns victims of terrorist attacks

Pakistanis are mourning those killed and wounded in a series of terrorist attacks which have taken place this week in... Read more

Michael Novak, who died Feb. 17, 2017. Photo courtesy of the Franciscan University of Steubenville.?w=200&h=150

Catholic thinker Michael Novak remembered with gratitude

The theologian, philosopher and Catholic commentator Michael Novak died Friday, drawing remembrances for his insights and influence on religion in... Read more

Pope Francis hosts a lunch with Syrian refugees at his residence in Vatican City, Aug. 11, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Muslim refugee hails Pope Francis as the example of religion

Nur Essa, a Muslim Syrian woman whose family was brought to Rome from Lesbos by Pope Francis last April, said... Read more

Pope Francis at the Second World Meeting of Popular Movements in Santa Cruz, Bolivia, July 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis encourages meeting of popular movements in California

Pope Francis on Friday sent a message of encouragement to the hundreds of religious and community leaders participating in a... Read more