Archive for September 15, 2014

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Vatican and Vietnam continue to strengthen ties, seek full relations

The Holy See held a fifth round of talks with the Vietnamese government on Wednesday and Thursday to strengthen and... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Want to learn obedience? Look at the 'woman by the Cross'

Celebrating Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Sorrows at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis reflected on the... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi answers questions on the Pope's visit to the Holy Land in May. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

No plans to raise security ahead of Pope's Albania visit

There are no plans to increase security for Pope Francis' Sept. 21 trip to Albania despite new reports of a... Read more

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Thousands attend annual healing service in Sri Lanka

The annual “Day for the Sick” held by the Archdiocese of Colombo recently drew more than 5,000 Sri Lankan faithful... Read more

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Leeds' new bishop: 'I have longed and longed to be with you'

Msgr. Marcus Stock, who was appointed Monday as Bishop of Leeds, England, has said in a message to his new... Read more

A couple newly married by Pope Francis receives communion in St. Peter's Basilica on Sept. 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones,Ann Schneible

No scandal here: How the 20 couples married by Pope Francis were legit

Pope Francis’ witnessing of marriages between Catholics who cohabited or who have had annulments is not a change, but is... Read more

Revelers march in the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade along Fifth Ave in Manhattan on March 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic League withdraws from St. Patrick's Day Parade

Controversy over the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade continues as the Catholic League has withdrawn its delegation, charging... Read more