Archive for January 13, 2016

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By Mary Farrow

Can film be sacred art? For one Catholic, the answer is a resounding 'yes'

When T.J. Berden and his film crew set out to produce “Full of Grace,” they knew they wanted to do... Read more

Pope Francis goes to Confession during a penitential celebration at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

All the faithful can receive God's love in confession – Pope Francis

God's love is offered to everyone who goes to the sacrament of confession, Pope Francis said in his new book... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Dec. 16, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

How a prostitute's story taught Pope Francis the meaning of mercy

When Pope Francis was a parish priest in Argentina, he met a mother with young children who had been abandoned... Read more

Pope Francis arrives in St. Peter's Square for the general audience, Dec. 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis might travel to Armenia this year. Here's why.

Pope Francis could make two additional international trips in 2016, including a possible trip to Armenia.  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience Jan. 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Nothing can stop God's mercy – not even sin, Pope says

On Wednesday Pope Francis launched a new series of catechesis on mercy for his general audiences, telling pilgrims that the... Read more

'The Name of God is Mercy' book debut at the Augustinianum on Jan. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

What Pope Francis' book could tell us about the upcoming synod doc

As things are picking up around the Vatican in the new year, anticipation is buzzing over the release of Pope... Read more

Procession of the Black Nazarene in Manila, January 7, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

Millions flood streets of Manila for Black Nazarene devotion

Millions of Catholic faithful swarmed the streets of metro Manila for the procession of the Black Nazarene over the weekend,... Read more

Extraordinary Assembly of Synod of the Bishops on the Family 1, Oct. 2014.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

A 'gay lobby' at the Vatican? One cardinal says it's real, and Pope Francis is responding

The influential Cardinal Oscar Maradiaga has acknowledged the presence of a “gay lobby” in the Vatican. In a new interview,... Read more