Archive for August 25, 2017

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From addiction to ordination: a homeless man's journey to priesthood

Claude Paradis was impoverished and homeless, living on the streets of Montreal, Canada. He struggled with addiction to both alcohol... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, June 14, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis sends message of encouragement to imprisoned youth

Pope Francis on Thursday sent a video message to youth in a prison in Argentina who are part of a... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Video shows ISIS destroying Catholic church, threatening Rome

A new video has been released showing ISIS militants in the Philippines threatening to come to Rome as they desecrate... Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin meets with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in Sochi, Aug. 23, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Cardinal Parolin: Russia has key responsibility in brokering world peace

After his recent visit to Russia, Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin said a key message of his overall... Read more

Cardinal Baselios Cleemis presents a bouquet to Indian president Ram Nath Kovind at their Aug. 24, 2017 meeting. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

India's president praises Church for assistance to the poor

A group of bishops from across India met with the country's new president and vice-president on Thursday, with both leaders... Read more

Hurricane Harvey, as seen from NOAA GOES satellite over Texas, 10 am, Aug 25, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Corpus Christi bishop: remember those who can't flee Hurricane Harvey

As Hurricane Harvey approached, the Bishop of Corpus Christi was preparing to ride out the storm. He urged the country... Read more