Archive for May 30, 2017
Vatican: South Sudan not on Pope's itinerary for 2017
On Friday Vatican spokesman Greg Burke confirmed that while Pope Francis had voiced his desire to travel South Sudan for... Read more
Kidnapped Filipino priest pleads for help in video
A week after Islamist militants kidnapped some 240 Catholics in the Philippines, a video has surfaced online showing one of... Read more
In Rome, Catholic Charismatic Renewal to celebrate 50 years
Some 30,000 followers of the Catholic Charismatic Renewal will be in Rome this week to celebrate the 50th anniversary of... Read more
South Korean president seeks Pope's support in reconciliation efforts
On the eve of President Trump’s visit to the Holy See, the newly elected president of South Korea sent a... Read more
Portland archbishop calls for prayer, action following train stabbing
Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Oregon, urged his followers on Facebook to practice Christ-like actions after a stabbing attack... Read more
In historic move, Irish nuns to give up three Dublin hospitals
Ireland's Sisters of Charity will end their management of three Dublin hospitals, the sisters have announced, saying they will hand... Read more
Pope Francis: A shepherd must freely follow the Spirit
Pope Francis on Tuesday urged priests and bishops not to be afraid to “step down completely” from their assignment when... Read more
