Archive for December 2, 2014

Participants take part in the Tango Libre flash mob in Brussels, Belgium on Oct. 31, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Thousands of Tango dancers to perform for Pope's birthday

Pope Francis enjoys the customs of his native Argentina. He drinks mate – an Argentinean tea – he follows soccer,... Read more

Pilgrims pray for all cardinals and bishops who died in the last year at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 3, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

'Year for Vocations': English diocese stresses universal call to sainthood

Alongside the Year for Consecrated Life called for by Pope Francis, the Diocese of Shrewsbury, England, is observing 2015 as... Read more

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'Holy freedom' as one united family: the World Meeting of Families hymn

One week after Pope Francis announced he will attend the 2015 World Meeting of Families, the event’s organizers have released... Read more

Pope Francis, one of the signatories of the Declaration Against Slavery, speaks in the Vatican, Nov. 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Religious leaders sign joint declaration to eradicate slavery

Leaders of the world’s major religions came together at the Vatican on Tuesday to sign a common declaration condemning slavery... Read more

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Pope: Knowledge alone doesn't reveal God; humble prayer does

In his homily on Tuesday, Pope Francis said that no matter how much we study, we will never know anything... Read more

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Adoption takes the spotlight in pro-life ad campaign

A life-affirming online ad campaign seeks to present the positive experience of adoption as an alternative to abortion for women... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of Pentecost in St. Peter's Basilica on June 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

The Church is about Christ – not an NGO, Pope tells Swiss bishops

In an address to the Swiss bishops on Monday, Pope Francis urged them maintain a lively faith, lest their country’s... Read more

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Texas Catholics to governor: Don't execute mentally ill man

The Texas Catholic Conference has called on governor Rick Perry to stay the execution of mentally ill death row inmate... Read more

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To uplift the poor, Catholic couple sees non-governmental solutions

Catholic philanthropists John and Carol Saeman say that helping the poor requires a “fundamental change” in how society responds to... Read more