Archive for November 22, 2014

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Will Pope Francis' visit to Europe's parliament bolster family issues?

Awaiting the Pope's visit to Strasbourg next week, an official of the Federation of Catholic Family Associations in Europe says... Read more

Archbishop Zygmunt Zimowski, president of the Pontifical Council for Health Care Workers, which hosted the Nov. 20-22, 2014 conference on autism. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Autism not a cause to lose hope, Vatican conference encourages

An international conference held this week at the Vatican is looking to bring “a message of hope and joy” to... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience on May 7, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'Backbiting' communities don’t help evangelization – unity does

Pope Francis said that divisions among Christians are a stumbling block to evangelization, and encouraged members of the Church to... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a baby at a Pontifical Council for Health Care conference on autism Nov. 22, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: break down the stigma burdening those with autism

Pope Francis has said autistic disorders are nothing to be ashamed of, as he encouraged everyone to build solidarity to... Read more

Tapestry of Kuriakose Elias Chavara at Vatican City Nov. 21, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Indian Catholics find spiritual inspiration in two new saints

Two new Indian Catholic saints to be canonized by Pope Francis on Sunday were known for their deep spiritual life... Read more