Archive for August 12, 2016

Relics at St. Anthony's Chapel in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Aug. 7, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Sale of saint relics on eBay sparks Catholic outcry

Ryan Scheel was shopping for a rosary on eBay when one listing caught him off guard.  Read more

The Great Mosque of Aleppo, as it appeared in 2010. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Muslims who interpret Quran peacefully 'find a strong ally' in the Church

A Vatican bishop spoke out last week stressing that while few Muslims are terrorists, there are passages in the Quran... Read more

Pope Francis meets with former prostitutes assisted by the Pope John XXIII Community in Rome Aug. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Former prostitutes get special visit from Pope Francis

Pope Francis has visited a special community for women freed from prostitution and violent abuse as his latest ‘Mercy Friday’... Read more

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Ben Hur: An epic remake

For the first time in nearly 55 years, one of the greatest stories ever told will be retold on the... Read more

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Who's turning 40? One of America's largest dioceses!

Major celebrations are set to mark the 40th anniversary of California’s Diocese of Orange, one of the largest dioceses in... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How Baltimore's Catholics are still working to heal their communities

After the Justice Department issued a scathing rebuke of Baltimore’s policing abuses, local Catholic leaders maintained it must be a... Read more