Archive for May 6, 2015

Director Alejandro Monteverde speaks with Jakob Salvati on the set of the movie Little Boy. Courtesy Metanoia Films.?w=200&h=150

By Hillary Mast

'Little Boy' filmmaker to audiences: don't let critics tell you what to think

Following a string of negative reviews for his latest film, “Little Boy,” award-winning director and screenwriter Alejandro Monteverde said audiences... Read more

Drinking with the Saints. Edited photo. Courtesy of Michael Foley.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

'Drinking with the Saints' – new book encourages Catholic fellowship, good spirits

“I should like a great lake of beer for the King of Kings. I should like the angels of Heaven... Read more

Pope Francis blesses the baby in the womb of a newly married couple at the Wednesday general audience in Paul VI Hall, Feb. 4, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis on marriage: It's not about the dress or photos. It's about the mission.

Marriage is more than the wedding ceremony, the flowers, the dress, the photos, Pope Francis said in his weekly general... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience Sept. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis to meet with Raul Castro May 10

Pope Francis will receive Cuban president Raul Castro Sunday morning May 10, in a “strictly private” audience, Vatican spokesman Father... Read more

Swiss Guard swearing-in ceremony at the Vatican on May 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

New Swiss Guards swear oath to defend, protect Pope Francis

On Wednesday 32 new Swiss Guards swore an oath of allegiance to Pope Francis, who told them their role is... Read more

Guerilla fighters of the Pathet Lao, the group which martyred Fr. Mario Borzaga and Paul Thoj Xyooj in Laos in April 1960, seen in Sam Nuea, 1953. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican recognizes martyrdoms of missionary, lay catechist in communist Laos

During a private audience on Tuesday, Pope Francis advanced the causes of canonization of 12 potential saints, two of whom... Read more