Archive for July 5, 2017

Cardinal Joachim Meisner, who died July 5, 2017 at the age of 83. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Joachim Meisner, one of four 'dubia’ cardinals, dies at age 83

Cardinal Joachim Meisner, archbishop emeritus of Cologne, Germany and one of four cardinals who sent the "dubia" to Pope Francis... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Colombian-born bishop to head Raleigh diocese

On Wednesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis' appointment of Bishop Luis Rafael Zarama Pasqualetto, a native of Colombia, as the... Read more

Al-Azhar University?, Egypt. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican, al-Azhar focus on papal trip speeches in latest meeting

In the wake of Pope Francis' whirlwind visit to Egypt, the Vatican and the prestigious Muslim al-Azhar University have held... Read more

Bambino Gesu Hospital in Rome on Sept. 23, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican says it has worked to resolve past issues at Pope's hospital

A Vatican official confirmed yesterday that Bambino Gesu hospital has had past problems that the Vatican has worked to resolve.  Read more

Jubilee audience in St. Peter's Square with Pope Francis on Nov. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope dedicates July to praying for those distant from the faith

In his prayer video for the month of July, Pope Francis has asked Christians to join him in praying for... Read more

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Bishop responds: No, abortion isn't a Canadian 'core' value

Responding to a Canadian politician who called abortion a central aspect of the country's human rights efforts, a local bishop... Read more