Archive for December 17, 2016

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By Mary Farrow

The Catholic Church desperately needs artists.

“Man can live without science, he can live without bread, but without beauty he could no longer live, because there... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Too many people misunderstand the 'vegetative state'

Martin Pistorius was a healthy 12-year-old boy living in South Africa with his family in the late 1980s when he... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Why Catholics are leaving the faith by age 10 – and what parents can do about it

Young Catholics are leaving the faith at an early age – sometimes before the age of 10 – and their... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

What happens when you give the Pope a birthday present?

Pope Francis will receive thousands of gifts for his 80th birthday Saturday, from heads of state and the ordinary faithful.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope will make two-day visit to Fatima marking apparition anniversary

Though rumors have been floating around for some time, the Vatican confirmed Saturday that Pope Francis will travel to Fatima,... Read more

Pope Francis eats breakfast with a group of homeless Dec. 17, 2016 for his 80th birthday. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope marks 80th birthday with charitable giving to Rome's poor

Pope Francis kicked off his 80th birthday by having breakfast with a group of homeless from around St. Peter’s and... Read more

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Benedict XVI sends birthday wishes to Pope Francis

The Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI sent birthday greetings to Pope Francis on Saturday, Francis’ eightieth birthday.  Read more

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Why speak about the poor? Look to Christmas, Pope Francis says

There’s a Christmas reason to speak always about the poor and about mercy, Pope Francis told a benefit concert Saturday.  Read more