Archive for March 27, 2016

Pope Francis delivers Urbi et Orbi blessing at St Peters Basilica on March 27, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope: Easter message brings hope to victims of terrorism, persecution

In his Urbi et Orbi message for Easter, Pope Francis encouraged victims of terrorism and Christian persecution to find hope... Read more

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

Pope prays for victims of terror strike at Iraq football stadium

Pope Francis has sent a his condolences following the suicide attack against a football stadium in Iskanderiyah, Iraq which killed... Read more

A young girl lights a candle at a Marian Grotto in Pakistan. ?w=200&h=150

Christian Easter celebrations targeted in Pakistan suicide bombing

A crowded park in Lahore, Pakistan where Christian families were celebrating Easter Sunday was the site of an apparent suicide... Read more

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Mother Angelica, foundress of EWTN, dies on Easter

The Catholic Church in the United States has lost the Poor Clare nun who changed the face of Catholicism in... Read more

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Schedule of events: Mother Angelica's funeral

Mother Mary Angelica of the Annunciation, foundress of the Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN), passed away on March 27 after... Read more