Archive for May 28, 2013

(L-R) Archbishop Rino Fisichella and Father Federico Lombardi speak to the press May 28, 2013 about the upcoming Year of Faith events. ?w=200&h=150

Adoration with Pope energizing Catholics worldwide

The Catholic world will be united with Pope Francis on the Feast of Corpus Christi as he leads a “historic”... Read more

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San Lorenzo soccer team honors Pope on Marian feast

The San Lorenzo de Almagro soccer team celebrated the feast of Mary Help of Christians on May 24 by unveiling... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Pope: when Christians lack difficulties, 'something is wrong'

Faithful Christians will always face difficulties, said Pope Francis on Tuesday, warning that a worldly, career-based approach to faith avoids... Read more

Pope Francis leads the Bishops of Italy in a solemn Profession of Faith in St. Peter's Basilica for their 65th General Assembly May 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Examine what prevents intimacy with Christ, Pope says

The faithful need to examine their lives to find the “riches” that prevent them from “getting close to Jesus” like... Read more

Pastor Saeed Abedini and Pastor Yousef Nadarkhani?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Iranian government arrests Christian pastor, closes church

The pastor of a Pentecostal church in Iran was arrested last week during a religious service, and the church has... Read more