Archive for May 30, 2016

Pope Benedict XVI on June 15, 2005 in Vatican City.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

How Benedict XVI's resignation changed the papacy

When Pope emeritus Benedict XVI resigned as pontiff three years ago, he added a new dimension to the papacy, said... Read more

Old church at the Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico, 1902. Photo courtesy of the Pueblo of Acoma.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholics join outrage over sale of sacred Native American items

Native Americans say a French auction house should return their sacred objects set to go on sale, and they have... Read more

Pope Francis meets George and Amal Clooney at the Vatican May 29, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

George Clooney among celebrities honored by Pope Francis

On Sunday, Pope Francis praised Hollywood actors George Clooney, Salma Hayek, and Richard Gere at a conference promoting a Vatican... Read more