Archive for September 15, 2015

Pope Francis in Saint Peter's square on Aug. 4, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Knock knock. Who's there? Pope Francis, apparently.

The Pope, a priest, and Bill Murray walk into a bar…  Read more

Inside the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

European bishops visit Holy Land to show solidarity and seek hope

European bishops are gathering in the Holy Land Sept. 11-16 to show closeness to Christians in the Middle East and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis will likely meet Fidel Castro during Cuba visit

While Pope Francis is in Cuba next week chances are high that he will meet with former president Fidel Castro,... Read more

Bishop James V. Johnston of Kansas City-St. Joseph. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis names new bishop for Kansas City-St. Joseph

The Vatican announced today that Bishop James V. Johnston, Jr. of Springfield-Cape Girardeau has been selected as the new head... Read more

A Eucharistic procession held in Mumbai in 2014. ?w=200&h=150

What adoring the Eucharist looks like – on a massive scale in India

The upcoming National Eucharistic Congress of India, being held in Mumbai in November, is meant to deepen the understanding, appreciation,... Read more

Bishops with Pope Francis at the Vatican on Oct. 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Four American prelates added to synod list by Pope Francis

The official list of participants in this year’s synod of bishops on the family has been released, showing 45 new... Read more

Pope Francis meets Cuban president Raul Castro at the Vatican, May 10, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Cuban bishops welcome pardon of 3,500 prisoners before Pope Francis' visit

The Cuban bishops' conference stated on Friday they “received with profound satisfaction” the decision of the nation's government to pardon... Read more

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Planned Parenthood feared bad press over alleged selling of baby parts

The tenth video from a pro-life group investigating whether abortion providers like Planned Parenthood are illegally selling fetal tissue shows... Read more