Archive for April 29, 2015

Pilgrims gather in Havana, Cuba for Mass during Pope Benedict XVI's visit in March 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Cuban bishop says news of papal visit brings 'hope to our hearts'

The announcement of Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Cuba has brought tremendous joy and hope to the people of the... Read more

Protests in Baltimore after man died while in police custody. April 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Baltimore archbishop: With God, a broken city can heal

After both peaceful protests and violent riots following the death of an African American man in the custody of the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope's encyclical could have huge weigh-in on climate change talks

With experts and global leaders looking to Pope Francis as a moral compass, his upcoming encyclical on the environment could... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peters Square Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis donates $100,000 to Nepal relief efforts

After Saturday’s massive earthquake devastated the Southeast Asian country of Nepal, the Pontifical Council Cor Unum has offered financial assistance... Read more

One of the 20 couples who were married by Pope Francis on Sept. 14, 2014 pose for a picture during the ceremony. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope: Is the fear of failure causing young people to avoid marriage?

With the number of children raised in brokenness on the rise, young people view marriage as a path to failure... Read more

Defenders of marriage join rallies in front of SCOTUS during arguments over definition of marriage in Washington DC on April 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Will youth inevitably support same-sex marriage? These activists say nope

Marriage defense advocates of diverse ages and backgrounds rallied outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, calling for... Read more