Archive for May 22, 2015

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This little boy still can't talk or move – but his mother has never been happier

Constanza Saavedra spends 24 hours a day devoted to her son Ignacio, or “Nachito” as she affectionately calls him. He's... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope's visit to Vatican departments a 'beautiful experience,' official says

On Friday Pope Francis began making stops at different departments of the Roman Curia – the first in series of... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Want to empower women? Support mothers, politician argues

Ahead of a conference discussing the presence of women in the 2015 development agenda, organizers said goals fall short of... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Vote to legalize gay marriage poses uncertain future for Ireland

As Ireland goes to the polls to vote on whether to legalize same-sex marriage, one Church official warns that the... Read more

A statue of Our Lady in Medjugorje, Bosnia and Herzegovina. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis' Bosnian visit to steer clear of Medjugorje

Pope Francis’ one-day trip to Bosnia and Herzegovina this June will not include a visit to Medjugorje, the location of... Read more

Fr. Jacques Mourad (R), in Deir Mar Mousa with Fr. Paolo Dall'Oglio (L) in an undated photo. Fr. Mourad was abducted this week, and Fr. Dall'Oglio in July 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Syrian Catholic archdiocese asks prayers for kidnapped priest

The Syrian Catholic Archdiocese of Homs confirmed on Friday that a priest in the diocese has been kidnapped, and has... Read more

A pilgim carries a banner of Oscar Romero in San Salvador on May 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

History versus caricature: 3 facts that show us the real Romero

The beloved Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero was beatified El Salvador this weekend amid both celebration and what one critic calls... Read more