Archive for February 27, 2015
African bishops aim for observer status at African Union
The African bishops took the first step on Monday toward having representation at the African Union, with the appointment of... Read more
Jesuit priest's cheerful disposition kept hope alive during Afghan captivity
A key player in working for the release of a Jesuit priest held by suspected Taliban militants in Afghanistan for... Read more
This Lent, the Pope has a message for lapsed Catholics: It's never too late
Fallen away Catholics are being invited to “come home” this Lent through a worldwide initiative led by Pope Francis, which... Read more
Pope Francis back from Ariccia with new seeds planted
After a weeklong spiritual retreat outside of Rome, Pope Francis expressed his gratitude to the priest who led the reflections,... Read more
Willy's Story - the homeless man buried in the Vatican
Everyone in the neighborhood outside the Vatican knew Willy Herteleer. Read more
The Pope's Lent retreat: Bucking tradition or just being his Jesuit self?
While Pope Francis has altered the custom of his predecessors by leaving the Vatican for his yearly Lenten retreat, one... Read more
Oil company hit man has Archbishop Cordileone in his sights
Sam Singer’s public relations firm spun a Chevron oil refinery disaster in California and fought back a legal ruling in... Read more
