Archive for December 8, 2013

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops' head supports Vatican anti-abuse commission

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference, has welcomed Pope Francis’ new commission to fight the sexual... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the General Audience, May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Children at 'Pope's Hospital' counting down to pontiff's Christmas visit

The children at the Bambino Gesu Pediatric Hospital in Rome – known locally as the “Pope's Hospital” – are enthusiastic... Read more

Pope Francis touches a statue of Our Lady of Fatima at an Oct. 12 vigil in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Pope says Mary's whole existence is 'yes' to God

On the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, Pope Francis focused his Sunday Angelus message on the importance of Mary as... Read more

Pope Francis lays flowers at the foot of the statue of Our Lady of Lujan on May 8, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

On Marian feast, Pope Francis prays for holiness

On a day dedicated to celebrating the Mother of God, Pope Francis made a special trip in Rome to pray... Read more