Archive for March 23, 2015

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his Wednesday general audience on June 18, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Rome's poor receive 1,000 pounds of food from Pope Francis

Pope Francis is sending half a ton of food to families suffering hardships in Rome’s Tor Bella Monaca neighborhood.  Read more

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Japan's history of 'hidden' Christians and what the Pope said about it

In a recent meeting with Japan's bishops, Pope Francis discussed how the country's brutal history of Christian persecution has given... Read more

A pilgrim prays the Rosary in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience with Pope Francis on Oct. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

20 years of Evangelium Vitae: Vatican announces prayer vigil, rosary for life

An international prayer vigil prepared by the Vatican will recognize the 20th anniversary of Evangelium Vitae, the encyclical of Saint... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Want women's equality? Don't downplay 'feminine genius,' Holy See tells UN

The recognition of women’s special and integral role in human progress cannot overlook the dignity of women as wives, mothers... Read more

Crowds in Naple's Scampia neighborhood await a meeting with Pope Francis, March 21, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A new hope: the Church of Naples after Pope Francis' visit

Pope Francis’ visit to Naples on Saturday fostered the commitment of the local Church to combat corruption and to continue... Read more

St. Joseph's Cathedral, mother Church of the Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Arabia, decorated for its 50th parish anniversary, March 19, 2015. Photo courtesy of St. Joseph's Cathedral Abu Dhabi.?w=200&h=150

A 'spiritual oasis' – Southern Arabian cathedral celebrates 50 years

The Vicariate Apostolic of Southern Arabia, which serves the more than 2 million Catholics in the United Arab Emirates, Oman,... Read more