Archive for June 22, 2015

Pope Francis embraces Eugenio Bernardini, a Waldensian pastor, at the community's church in Turin, July 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis asks forgiveness of Christian group over historical persecution

Pope Francis met on Monday with members of the Waldensian movement, an ecclesial community which suffered persecution from Catholic authorities... Read more

Pope Francis before the Eucharistic celebration in Piazza Vittorio Veneto, Turin on June 21, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A wish granted – Pope meets with young prisoners in Turin

For Fr. Domenico Ricca, chaplain of the Ferrante Aporti juvenile prison in Turin, this weekend’s visit from Pope Francis was... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass for his relatives in a chapel of the Archbishop of Turin's residence, June 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis reconnects with relatives in Turin

During his trip to Turin this week, Pope Francis visited his relatives and his ancestors' parish, his father, an Italian... Read more

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Modern martyrs should inspire US Christians, archbishop says

The plight of persecuted religious believers overseas should inspire American Catholics and others to continue their defense of religious freedom... Read more