Archive for August 17, 2014

Bishop Aleh Butkevich of Vitebsk preaches to Polish-American pilgrims in Indiana about Our Lady of Czestachowa, during the Aug. 9-10, 2014 pilgrimage. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Pilgrimage to Czestochowa shrine in Indiana proclaims faith

Last weekend, thousands of pilgrims walked more than 30 miles from a Chicago parish to an Indiana shrine dedicated to... Read more

 Pope Francis baptizes Hojin Lee on August 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Korean man takes name of 'Francis' at baptism by Pope

On Sunday morning Pope Francis baptized 62-year-old Lee Ho-Jin – the father of one of the victims from the Sewol... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims as he arrives for the closing Mass of the 6th Asian Youth Day Aug. 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

'Asian youth, wake up!' Church needs your witness, Pope says

Addressing thousands of young people from across Asia, Pope Francis emphasized the urgent need to “wake up” and spread Christ’s... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in the World Cup Staduim of Daejeon during his Mass for the feast of the Assupmtion on Aug. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Taiwan pilgrims: Pope not just for Catholics, but for the world

A group of pilgrims who traveled from Taiwan to participate in events surrounding Pope Francis’ visit have expressed their joy... Read more

Korean youth pose during the closing mass for the 6th Asian Youth Day with Pope Francis on Aug. 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Korean Church has revitalized my faith, Filipino youth reflects

At the conclusion of the 6th Asian Youth Day, a young Filipino pilgrim stated that the greatest thing he will... Read more

Faithful gathered at the Pope's Aug. 18 Mass held at the Myeong-dong Cathedral in Seoul. ?w=200&h=150

Pope to Koreans: Trust in the reconciling power of the Cross

At the concluding Mass of his historical trip, Pope Francis urged the faithful to embrace Christ's message of forgiveness and... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to religious communities at the Training Center 'School of Love' in Kkottongnaeon, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Papal visit to Korea focuses on theme of reconciliation

Calls for peace and reconciliation dominated Pope Francis’ historic apostolic visit to South Korea, which concluded as the Pope boarded... Read more