Archive for March 12, 2016

Pope Francis meets at the Vatican with Argentine president Mauricio Macri and his wife Juliana Awada, the first beneficiaries of the new protocol, Feb. 27, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

How a change in Vatican protocol reflects outreach to the divorced-and-remarried

With an eye toward divorced-and-remarried Catholics, Pope Francis has recently changed protocol for heads of state who are visiting the... Read more

The Supreme Court building. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

It's lawful to keep immigrant families together, US bishops urge Supreme Court

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Tuesday asked the Supreme Court to uphold the Obama administration’s temporary relief for... Read more

Pope Francis greets the judges of the Roman Rota at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, Jan. 22, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: new annulment process has an 'eminently pastoral' goal

On Saturday Pope Francis told participants in course on the streamlined annulment process that the main goal of the new... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his jubilee general audience March 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Love is the hidden service we do for others, Pope Francis says

On Saturday Pope Francis said that love is more than just saying nice words and doing things – it means... Read more

Pope Francis reflects during a retreat in Ariccia, Italy, March 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis' new prayer video focuses on needy families

In his newest prayer video Pope Francis focuses his monthly intention on families in difficulty, praying that they receive the... Read more

St. Mary's Basilica on Krakow's Main Square. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican releases papal schedule for World Youth Day in Poland

On Saturday the Vatican released a provisional schedule of Pope Francis' visit to Poland for World Youth Day. He will... Read more