Archive for April 16, 2015

Pope Francis laughing outside of St. Peter's Basilica during the general audience on April 1, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to honor Junipero Serra at American seminary in Rome

Since Pope Francis won’t make it to California for the canonization of its great evangelizer, he will join a celebration... Read more

Pill Bottles. ?w=200&h=150

Australian bishops: the suffering need compassion, not suicide by drugs

Euthanasia isn’t what the suffering and dying really need, said Australia’s Catholic bishops.  Read more

Religious sisters attend the enthronement of Our Lady of Charity in the Vatican Gardens August 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

American Sisters accept Vatican reforms on doctrine, theology

In a joint report marking the conclusion of a multi-year mandate for reform, members of the LCWR have agreed to ... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI, May 11, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

On 88th birthday, Benedict XVI lauded for emphasis on mercy

The Vatican official charged with organizing the upcoming Jubilee for Mercy says the topic was the “heart” of Benedict XVI’s... Read more

Married Couple via Pixabay (CCO 1.0 Universal).?w=200&h=150

Getting married? Want to stay married? These Catholics can help

With Christian marriages facing obstacles from pornography and infidelity to self-centeredness and divorce, what are faithful Catholics to do?  Read more

 The Vatican Seal. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

How much time does it take to reform the Vatican? A lot

Already two years into the reform process of the Roman Curia, progress might seem slow. But cardinals on the Pope's... Read more