Archive for May 7, 2014

Celtic Cross on the hill at Cashel, Tipperary, Ireland. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Ireland's invite to Pope could signal defrosting relations

After years of tension, news that Irish Prime Minister Enda Kenny has invited Pope Francis to visit the country may... Read more

The United Nations flag flying outside its headquarters. ?w=200&h=150

Critic says UN risks credibility with Catholic torture charges

Insinuations at a U.N. committee hearing that Catholic teaching against abortion may violate an international anti-torture convention has raised questions... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 13, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

New prayer released for Pope's Holy Land pilgrimage

The priest who is organizing Pope Francis’ upcoming pilgrimage to the Holy Land has written a special prayer for the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday General Audience on April 23, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: gift of counsel illuminates the will of God

During his General Audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the Holy Spirit’s gift of counsel, explaining that through it... Read more

Cardinal John Onaiyekan of Abuja seen at the Vatican, Nov. 24, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Nigerian cardinal urges action to free kidnapped girls

Cardinal John Onaiyekan of Abuja has called for “concrete action” to save the hundreds of girls kidnapped by Boko Haram,... Read more

(L-R) Abraham Skorka and Omar Abboud, who will travel to the Holy Land with Pope Francis May 24-26. ?w=200&h=150

Jewish and Muslim leaders to join Pope’s Holy Land trip

A rabbi and a sheikh, both of whom are friends of Jorge Bergoglio from Buenos Aires, will be accompanying him... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday General Audience on April 23, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Evangelize to heal wounds, Pope encourages Burundi bishops

Pope Francis encouraged the bishops of Burundi to engage with civil society and proclaim the Gospel in order to promote... Read more