Archive for June 6, 2014

Mother Teresa, circa 1988. ?w=200&h=150

Anyone can follow Mother Teresa's footsteps, priest says

One legacy of the life of Blessed Mother Teresa is that anyone can follow her example as a “missionary of... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope lauds Armenian Church leader's commitment to unity

During Pope Francis' encounter with a Catholicos of the Apostolic Armenian Church, the pontiff commended him for his efforts in... Read more

U.S. Mexico border crossing at San Ysidro. ?w=200&h=150

Bishops: surge in unaccompanied child migrants a 'crisis'

The migration of unaccompanied children into the U.S. is a “humanitarian crisis” that demands a “comprehensive response” from the government,... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his Wednesday General Audience May 21, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Never forget your first love, Pope encourages priests

Pope Francis directed his daily homily today to his brother bishops and priests, telling them to always put love of... Read more

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

By Elise Harris

Vatican: prayer with Abbas, Peres opening 'road to peace'

The Vatican has released the details for Sunday’s prayer between Pope Francis and the Israeli and Palestinian presidents, stating that... Read more

Singing nun Sr. Cristina Scuccia holds her trophy after winning 'The Voice of Italy' in Milan on June 5, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Nun wins 'The Voice Italy,' leads crowd in Our Father

In an emotional finale decided by Italian TV viewers, 25 year-old Sister Cristina Scuccia won the 2014 edition of The... Read more

Fr. Francis Sampson, known as the 'Parachute Padre', gives last rites to paratroopers killed in action during the D-Day invasion of Normandy. ?w=200&h=150

Recalling D-Day, 70 Years Ago

Men and women across the United States and Europe commemorated the 70th anniversary of D-Day and the events of that... Read more

Troops of E Company, 16th Infantry, 1st Infantry Division, wade onto the Fox Green section of Omaha Beach, June 6, 1944. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis honors each of the soldiers of D-Day

In a letter sent Friday to French bishops, Pope Francis paid homage to the men who fought in the D-Day... Read more

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

Irish archbishop welcomes investigation of child burials

Amid disputed reports concerning the burials of nearly 800 children at a Catholic unwed mother home in Ireland over a... Read more