Archive for April 7, 2014

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Transcript: Pope Francis' March 31 interview with Belgian youth

Pope Francis recently gave an interview at the Vatican to some youth from Flanders (Belgium), accompanied by the Bishop of... Read more

Fr. Sergio Tapio Velasco speaks with CNA on February 25, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

University course highlights role of media in evangelization

Santa Croce University in Rome is offering a multifaceted communications course, emphasizing the importance of the field for evangelization, and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his General Audience on Nov. 13 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Those who truly seek goodness will be led to God, Pope affirms

In his March 31 interview with Belgian communications students, Pope Francis gave a message to both believers and non-believers, stating... Read more

Pope Francis preaches during a penance service at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

God's mercy goes beyond our sin, Pope Francis reflects

In his Mass said Monday, Pope Francis reflected on the biblical scene in which Jesus prevents the stoning of an... Read more

Rwanda genocide survivor Viviane N'Habimana (L) stands in a gesture of solidarity with Boniface Hakizimana, the man who killed her husband. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Twenty years after genocide, Church helps Rwanda heal

Boniface Hakizimana lives in a rural area of Southern Rwanda. He lives peacefully with the widow next door, Viviane N'Habimana.... Read more

Baptism. ?w=200&h=150

Argentine archbishop defends baptism of child with lesbian parents

Archbishop Carlos Nanez of Cordoba, Argentina, explained that the recent baptism of a baby who is being raised by her... Read more

The Institute for Religious Works, or 'Vatican Bank'. (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis reaffirms importance of Vatican bank's mission

Pope Francis approved a proposal Monday on the future of the Institute for Religious Works, commonly known as the “Vatican... Read more

Fr. Frans van der Lugt, S.J., who was murdered in Homs, April 7, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Priest murdered in Syria witnessed to Christ's love

A priest of the Society of Jesus who refused to leave his flock in the Syrian city of Homs was... Read more