Archive for September 3, 2016

Protestors take refuge and pray for peace in one of two tent-chapels on Maidan Square in Kiev. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

As Ukraine conflict continues, Christians seek unity and peace

To overcome conflicts, to fight hatred with goodness, to make Ukraine a free and European country: these are the tasks... Read more

?w=200&h=150

Abortion linked to mental health problems down the road, study finds

Abortion during the late teen and early adult years raises a woman’s risk of mental health problems and may be... Read more

Pope Francis speaks during an audience with workers and volunteers of mercy Sept. 3, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor

Mercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy,... Read more

Pope Francis prays during the inaguration of the statue of Our Lady of Aparecida in the Vatican Gardens Sept. 3, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis makes surprise stop at Vatican unveiling of Our Lady of Aparecida

Ahead of his meeting with volunteers Saturday, Pope Francis decided to pop in for the inauguration of a new statue... Read more

Sister Sally speaks at the Jubilee for Workers of Mercy and Volunteers. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, 'we chose to stay'

A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to... Read more

Mother Teresa circa 1994. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pakistani Muslim: We should learn from Mother Teresa

As the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan... Read more