Articles by Elise Harris
Pope Francis: Jesus intercedes for us – every day, every moment
May 27, 2017 / 08:54 amPope Francis celebrated Mass for the feast of the Ascension in Genoa Saturday, telling faithful that Jesus never leaves us alone and is constantly praying and interceding for us to the Father.
In Genoa, Pope challenges workers, religious and youth
May 27, 2017 / 05:02 amOn Saturday Pope Francis paid a visit to the Italian diocese of Genoa, where he had lengthy Q&A sessions with youth, the city’s working class, and their bishops, priests and religious, challenging them and offering anecdotes to modern problems.
Pope taps Bishop Angelo de Donatis as new Vicar of Rome
May 26, 2017 / 03:32 amOn Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop Angelo de Donatis had been chosen by Pope Francis as the new Vicar of Rome, who will oversee the administrative needs of the Roman diocese, including its clergy.
Cardinal Zen urges prayer for Christians in China
May 24, 2017 / 11:43 amAs Chinese Catholics celebrate the feast of Our Lady, Help of Christians, Cardinal Joseph Zen has asked for prayers on behalf of Christians in the country, who often face difficulty and even persecution for their faith.
Ivanka Trump meets with human trafficking survivors in Rome
May 24, 2017 / 09:30 amAfter a visit with Pope Francis Wednesday, Ivanka Trump met a group of human trafficking survivors, calling them examples of strength and addressing various legislative ways the U.S. government can help victims.
Here's the plan for Melania and Ivanka's day in Rome
May 23, 2017 / 14:18 pmWhen U.S. President Donald Trump stops in Rome for a meeting with Pope Francis Wednesday, both his wife Melania and daughter Ivanka will have their own schedules, which include stops at a Vatican hospital and a roundtable on human trafficking.
What common ground could Trump and Pope Francis find?
May 22, 2017 / 11:02 amWhen Pope Francis was asked last week about his upcoming meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump, he made headlines for answering that he always tries to look for common ground.
Always act with gentleness and respect, Pope Francis says
May 21, 2017 / 10:20 amDuring a visit to a Roman parish Sunday, Pope Francis repeated his frequent condemnation of gossip, telling the congregation instead to always treat others with gentleness and respect, as the Holy Spirit does.
Pope prays for victims of heightened violence in Central African Republic
May 21, 2017 / 05:10 amOn Sunday Pope Francis offered his prayer and support for victims of a recent jump in violence in the Central African Republic, repeating his frequent call for the use of dialogue, rather than weapons, to solve conflicts.
Pope Francis announces new June 28 consistory
May 21, 2017 / 03:56 amDuring his Regina Coeli address Sunday, Pope Francis announced to pilgrims that he will be holding a June 28 consistory to create 5 new cardinals he said represent the “catholicity” of the Church.
The Church needs a unified strategy to counter gender ideology, expert says
May 19, 2017 / 17:09 pmApostolic nuncios attended a crash course last year on gender from an expert in the field, who stressed the need for the Church to develop a unified strategy, based on the faith's basic principles, in fighting gender ideology.
In surprise 'mercy Friday' visit, Pope Francis blesses homes of Rome's poor
May 19, 2017 / 09:39 amOn Friday Pope Francis made a Year-of-Mercy style visit to a poor neighborhood on the outskirts of Rome, blessing the houses of a dozen people, as parish priests do every year during the Easter season.
Benedict XVI praises Cardinal Sarah as great 'spiritual teacher'
May 18, 2017 / 15:30 pmIn an afterword to a book on silence and prayer recently authored by Cardinal Robert Sarah, Benedict XVI praised the prelate as a spiritual model given the depth of his interior life, saying the liturgy is safe in his hands.
Pope to ambassadors: Work for peace amid 'complex' global conflicts
May 18, 2017 / 04:33 amOn Thursday Pope Francis received the credentials of six new ambassadors to the Holy See, telling them to work for the common good and support peace efforts that lessen tensions given the complexity of the global climate.
Pope points to Mary Magdalene as an apostle of hope
May 17, 2017 / 02:36 amBy calling Mary Magdalene by name after his resurrection, Jesus shows us just how personal his relationship with mankind is, Pope Francis said Wednesday, adding that after this intimate encounter, Mary then becomes an apostle of hope for the world, announcing the Lord’s rising.
Annual report shows progress in Vatican financial transparency
May 16, 2017 / 05:29 amThe Vatican’s 2016 AIF financial report shows the trend toward transparency of previous years has continued, with a drop in suspicious activity and a growing number of international collaborators.
Venezuelans travel to Fatima with a plea for their country
May 15, 2017 / 10:11 amJose Antonio dos Santos, an immigrant from Venezuela now living in Barcelona, made his way to Fatima for the centenary of the Marian apparitions with a special request for Our Lady: a solution for the dire crisis unfolding in his homeland.
Atlanta's new auxiliary used to be an Air Force captain
May 15, 2017 / 04:11 amOn Monday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named parish priest Fr. Bernard (Ned) Shlesinger of Raleigh, who was an airline pilot before entering seminary, as a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Atlanta, Ga.
Pope Francis: I am suspicious of ongoing Medjugorje apparitions
May 13, 2017 / 12:06 pmAsked by journalists about the alleged appearance of the Virgin Mary at Medjugorje, Pope Francis said the original apparitions more than three decades ago deserve further study, but voiced doubt in the supposed ongoing visions.
The 'silence' of Fatima offers important message for world today
May 11, 2017 / 16:09 pmWhile Fatima is famous for the mystifying candlelight procession and vigil that take place annually the night between May 12 and 13, there is an essential element that can easily be overlooked, but which bears special significance: silence.