Archive for November 1, 2015

Tasende theater in Camagüey, which was seized by the Cuban government from the Teresian Sisters in 1961. ?w=200&h=150

To celebrate Teresa of Avila, these Cuban nuns rented their own hall

On May 1, 1961 Fidel Castro ordered the seizure of all private schools in Cuba and the expulsion of all... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience June 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Saints are contagious examples of everyday holiness, Pope says

On the Solemnity of All Saints, Pope Francis said the mark of true holiness is living each day as a... Read more

Pope Francis before the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica during the convocation of the Jubilee of Mercy, April 11, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to open Bangui's Holy Door while in Central African Republic

On Sunday Pope Francis announced that he will jump-start the Jubilee of Mercy by opening the diocese of Bangui’s Holy... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Aug. 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis on All Saints Day: Want to be holy? Do what Jesus did

The beatitudes are the most direct path toward happiness and holiness, Pope Francis said during Mass on All Saints Day.... Read more

Pope Francis touches an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 12, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Mexican cardinal: Pope Francis to visit Mexico in February

Pope Francis will visit Mexico City in February 2016, Cardinal Norberto Rivera announced on Sunday. Read more