Archive for September 30, 2015

The Sistine Chapel Choir sings in Westminster Cathedral, May 6, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Sistine Chapel Choir releases sacred music album recorded in its chapel

As the first album ever to be recorded inside the Sistine Chapel is released, Archbishop Georg Ganswein said the sacred... Read more

Archbishop Joseph Kurtz speaks at a press conference in Philadelphia during Pope Francis' vist on September 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Here's what Archbishop Kurtz thought about Pope Francis' visit

For Archbishop Joseph Kurtz of Louisville, hearing the words of Pope Francis is like being taken back in time to... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 17, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Pope Francis reportedly met with Kim Davis, offered support

Embattled county clerk Kim Davis met with Pope Francis in Washington, D.C. last Thursday, her lawyer has told multiple media... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at St. Peter's Square for the General Audience, Sept. 30, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis lauds Archbishop Chaput's 'great love for the family'

Pope Francis reviewed his recent trip to Cuba and the United States during his General Audience on Wednesday, calling the... Read more

Negueubou Kamwa (C), who met Pope Francis Sept. 25 at Our Lady, Queen of the Angels School in New York City, together with her family. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

What meeting Pope Francis was like for elementary students in Harlem

Students and community members in East Harlem were moved, sometimes to tears, by Pope Francis’ words and example during his... Read more

Sonia Maria Crespo de Illingworth, author of the thank you letter to Pope Francis, speaks at the 2015 World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia.?w=200&h=150

Families tell Pope Francis 'thank you' with a renewed commitment to marriage

In response to Pope Francis’ ongoing encouragement of marriage, an Ecuadorian lay woman has penned a simple thank you letter... Read more

U.S. Capitol building. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Stop 'corporate welfare' for Planned Parenthood, pro-life Democrats say

The House on Tuesday passed a bill allowing states to withhold Medicaid funds from health care providers that perform abortions.  Read more