Archive for December 26, 2016

Nun at the prayer vigil for consecrated life in St. Peter's Square , Jan. 28, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Why I wear the habit – a nun's reflection on religious life

As Pope Francis' year dedicated to consecrated life comes to a close, one nun shared her thoughts on the how... Read more

The Manoppello Image. ?w=200&h=150

By Paul Badde

An encounter with the Manoppello Image of the Face of Christ

Ten years ago, Benedict XVI visited the Shrine of the Holy Face in Manoppello, which houses an image of the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

We've all got it wrong about women in the Catholic Church

When it comes to talking about women and their role in the Church, discussion tends to focus almost exclusively on... Read more

Fr. Tom Uzhunnalil. ?w=200&h=150

Kidnapped priest appeals for Pope’s help

A Salesian priest kidnapped in Yemen on March 4 personally appealed for Pope Francis’ help in an unconfirmed video posted... Read more

Pope Francis and the cross at the Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope: MidEast Christians reflect heroism of St. Stephen

Pope Francis has said the heroic martyrdom of St. Stephen is mirrored in the persecution of modern-day Christians, particularly in... Read more