Archive for March 17, 2014

Pope Francis prays during his General Audience on Sept. 25, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to meet with families of mafia victims

This coming Friday Pope Francis is slated to preside over a prayer vigil for victims of mafia violence and their... Read more

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

By Elise Harris

Christian responsibility means to listen, Pope tells Roman church

During his visit to the Roman parish of Our Lady of Oration on Sunday, Pope Francis emphasized the necessity of... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the Bishops of Italy on May 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Concluding spiritual exercises, Pope calls for renewed focus on Christ

Returning to the Vatican after a week of Lenten spiritual exercises, Pope Francis emphasized that we should not be discouraged... Read more

Empty bullet casings. ?w=200&h=150

Boko Haram violence continues in attacks on barracks, school

Hundreds of militants believed to be members of the Islamist group Boko Haram attacked an army barracks in Nigeria March... Read more

Fr. Robert Byrne, appointed auxiliary bishop of Birmingham March 15, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Oratorian appointed auxiliary bishop of Birmingham, England

Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert Byrne as a new auxiliary bishop of the Birmingham archdiocese, leading the Oratorian priest... Read more

Bishop Camillo Ballin, Vicar Apostolic of Northern Arabia. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Bishop hopes to create new home for Catholics in Arabia

Catholics in the Arabian peninsula look forward to building a new cathedral in Bahrain, creating a permanent home for the... Read more