Archive for April 26, 2015

The Irish flag. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Ireland's defense of marriage leaders speak up for mothers, fathers, children

Opponents of a referendum that would recognize “gay marriage” in Ireland face an uphill fight, but one commentator says they... Read more

Pope Francis is given a San Lorenzo's jersey in St. Peter's Square on March 31, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis talks about his soccer ‘skills’

Pope Francis is a well-known soccer fan. But what was unknown until now is that when he was a young boy... Read more

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea, August 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis assures Nepal earthquake survivors of his closeness and prayers

Pope Francis led the crowds gathered in Saint Peter’s Square for the weekly Regina Caeli address in praying for the... Read more

Nineteen men lie prostrate for their ordination as priests for the Diocese of Rome on April 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope to new priests: Don’t be a peacock

Pope Francis presided over the ordination of nearly twenty men to the priesthood on Sunday, where he warned them against... Read more