Archive for June 1, 2014

  Thousands of Syrians streamed across a bridge over the Tigris River, entering Iraq on Thursday, August 15, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris,Kevin J. Jones

Remember suffering Syrians, CRS leader implores

As agencies meet at the Vatican to discuss the Syria crisis, the head of Catholic Relief Services said that the... Read more

Pope Francis prays in the Lourdes Grotto of the Vatican Gardens on May 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Jesus' wounds are the price of forgiveness, says Pope

Pope Francis focused his Angelus message today on the saving power of Jesus’ redemption, explaining that the risen Christ who... Read more

Faithful pray in a special event dedicated to the Virgin Mary the Vatican Gardens on May 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Candlelight vigil in Vatican celebrates Mary's faith, witness

Hundreds of clergy, religious, and laity processed through the Vatican gardens in a candlelight vigil on Saturday evening to mark the close... Read more