Archive for September 22, 2017

Pope Francis visits the Santa Lucia Foundation neuro-rehabilitation center in Rome Sept. 22, 2017. Copyright L'Osservatore Romano. ?w=200&h=150

In latest Mercy Friday outing, Pope visits patients at neuro-rehab center

In a surprise visit on Friday, Pope Francis stopped by the Santa Lucia Foundation, a neuro-rehabilitation center in Rome.  Read more

Pope Francis with participants in the International Forum Migration and Peace, Feb. 21, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Rise in immigration makes us missionaries at home, Pope Francis says

On Friday, Pope Francis said that the mass arrival of migrants and refugees may have its challenges, but also gives... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US bishops: Newest health care proposal fails moral test

Leading U.S. bishops have applauded pro-life provisions in the newest GOP health care proposal, but said that substantial changes are... Read more

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Vatican at UN: Nukes won't save us – let's seek a better path

Nuclear weapons are a force for instability and any claims they promote peace are chasing illusions, the Holy See's Secretary... Read more

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Denver event hopes to change how society views homeless people

When volunteers from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development counted the number of homeless people in Colorado one... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Why Catholic News Agency? Our mission

Five days after he was elected Pope, John Paul II met with journalists from around the world. The Pope was... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Villanova 'culture warrior' professor accepts Douthat debate invitation

New York Times columnist Ross Douthat invited Villanova theologian Massimo Faggioli to a debate, and Faggioli has said that he... Read more