Archive for April 18, 2016

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

Pope meets Central African Republic's new president

Pope Francis on Monday met with the Central African Republic's newly-installed president, Faustin-Archange Touadéra, who was elected to office a... Read more

Pope Francis and the cross at the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope: Jesus is the only door to eternal life

Speaking at morning Mass at the Santa Marta residence, Pope Francis on Monday urged the faithful not to seek salvation... Read more

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How to fight extremism? Unite for religious liberty, rabbi says

Facing a rising tide of anti-Semitism, Islamophobia, and government crackdowns on religious practice, European religious communities must stand together, insisted... Read more

A rescue team tries to save victims after a 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit Kumamoto, Japan, April 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Japanese bishops mobilize relief efforts to help earthquake victims

Japan's Catholic bishops are coordinating efforts to help the thousands of people affected by the two earthquakes which struck the... Read more

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Check out this new Eucharistic miracle in Poland

A bleeding Host that “has the hallmarks of a Eucharistic miracle” was approved for veneration in Poland over the weekend.  Read more

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Poland's Christian heritage a 'strong foundation for the future'

The power of Poland’s “invincible national spirit” and resilience to countless foreign invaders lies not with her government or military,... Read more