Archive for March 17, 2018

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square on March 14, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

What US Catholics see as Pope Francis' most notable action

What has been Pope Francis’ most notable action so far in his papacy?  Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square, March 14, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

The theological formation of Pope Francis

A recent letter from Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI has become the subject of controversy, after a Vatican office admitted to... Read more

Pope Francis speaks in Pietrelcina, Italy March 17, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis in Pietrelcina: Padre Pio loved Mother Church

Speaking Saturday in Pietrelcina, the town where St. Padre Pio was born, Pope Francis encouraged devotion to Holy Mother Church,... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass outside the Sanctuary of St. Padre Pio in San Giovanni Rotondo March 17, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Prayer is about being with God, not stress relief, Francis says

On Saturday Pope Francis asked Catholics if they try to pray as Jesus did – out of love for God... Read more

Msgr Dario Vigano, prefect of the Secretariat for Communications, speaks with CNA March 15, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Benedict’s praise for Francis booklets came with previously unmentioned caveats, letter shows

Amid accusations of concealment, the Vatican's communications department has released the entirety of a letter written by Benedict XVI, revealing... 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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