Archive for June 6, 2018

Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Update: Vatican investigators will arrive in Chile next week

The Vatican announced Thursday that to help with the process of healing in Chile, Pope Francis will send Archbishop Charles... Read more

Robert F. Kennedy, who died June 6, 1968, after being shot the day prior. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

When Robert F. Kennedy's mourners found refuge in the rosary

When presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy was shot in a California hotel on June 5, 1968, his supporters prayed.  Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his June 6, 2018 general audience. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: The Church is not just the bishops – it's everyone

Pope Francis Wednesday said that the sacrament of Confirmation is a gift meant to be shared with other people, both... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 2, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope focuses on social media use in June prayer video

In his prayer video for June, Pope Francis asked that digital communications and social media platforms would be a place... Read more

Flood damage on Main Street in Ellicott City, Md., August 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Maryland town met with support, prayer in aftermath of devastating flood

Perched on a hill overlooking the rivers and railroad tracks in Ellicott City, Maryland, stands St. Paul’s Catholic Church –... Read more

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Ninth annual Rosary Relay to cover globe in prayer for priests

Marian shrines in more than 50 countries throughout world will join in a 24-hour rosary initiative on Friday to intercede... Read more

Smoke plume from the 416 Fire near Durango, CO on June 1, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

As wildfires burn in southwest US, Catholics offer prayer, support

As ongoing wildfires rage through the southwest region of the United States, local dioceses are offering their prayers and support... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Analysis: Cardinal Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, at the elite Bilderberg meeting

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, will take part in the Bilderberg Conference, an annual private gathering of global... Read more

The New York capitol building. ?w=200&h=150

NY bill no help for victims of sex abuse at public institutions - legal analyst

Backers of a New York bill to open a lawsuit window for civil action from victims of past sexual abuse... Read more