Archive for September 22, 2014

Valentin and Vanessa, a Kosovar couple who attended Pope Francis' papal Mass in Albania. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Catholic-Muslim spouses say Pope Francis is for everybody

A Catholic-Muslim married couple who traveled three hours from Kosovo to take part in Pope Francis’ Albanian visit say that... Read more

Pope Francis at St. John Lateran basilica on June 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope gives flowers received in Albania to Blessed Mother

In thanksgiving to the Blessed Mother for the success of his short but eventful trip to Albania, Pope Francis paid... Read more

Father Gjergj Simoni speaks with CNA in Tirana, Albania on Sept, 21, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A delayed desire: Albanian priest waited decades for ordination

An Albanian Catholic priest shared his story of encountering persecution for his faith by the country's repressive state atheism, noting... Read more

Pope Francis speaks with journalists on the papal plane August 18, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope praises brotherhood forged among Albania's religions

Pope Francis on the return flight from Albania praised the country for its youth and its “higher culture” that is... Read more

Pro-life demonstators in Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Criticism of abortion funding in health care law spans party lines

Pro-life Republicans and Democrats alike have voiced condemnation for the findings of a recent report showing that federal subsidies are... Read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City carries the Eucharist in procession Sept. 21 to counter a black mass held at the city's civic music hall. ?w=200&h=150

Thousands of prayerful witnesses dwarf black mass turnout in OKC

Thousands of Catholics across Oklahoma responded to a sparsely attended black mass in Oklahoma City with prayers, Eucharistic processions, and... Read more