Articles by Elise Harris
Pope taps parish priest as new bishop of Lubbock
Sep 27, 2016 / 06:45 amThe Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named Msgr. Robert Milner Coerver, a parish priest from the Diocese of Dallas, as the new bishop-elect for Lubbock, Texas.
Body of third priest kidnapped in Mexico found
Sep 26, 2016 / 06:21 amLess than a week after two Catholic priests in Mexico were found murdered after having been abducted from their parishes, the body of a third slain priest, Fr. José Alfredo López Guillén, has been found.
Have the right lessons been learned from the financial crisis?
Sep 22, 2016 / 11:25 amThe United Nations Conference on Trade and Development has announced in their 2016 report that developing countries are beginning to feel the impact the global economic slowdown resulting from the financial crisis of 2007-08.
The modern – and little known – miracles of Padre Pio
Sep 22, 2016 / 02:02 amKnown around the globe as simply “Padre Pio,” Saint Pio of Pietrelcina has been called one of the “most active” saints in the Church, and continues to work miracles for those who pray through his intercession.
Being 'merciful like the Father' isn't a slogan – it's a way of life, Pope says
Sep 21, 2016 / 07:34 amOn Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on the theme of the Jubilee of Mercy, “Merciful like the Father,” telling pilgrims that while imitating God’s love can seem impossible, it’s genuine effort, rather than quantity, that matters.
Pope Francis condemns 'inexcusable violence' in murder of Mexican priests
Sep 21, 2016 / 05:41 amAfter hearing of the murder of two priests in Mexico, Pope Francis sent a telegram to the country’s bishops condemning the violent act, offering his prayers as a sign of closeness to the community and their families affected.
Peace requires us to do more than 'change the channel,' Pope Francis says
Sep 20, 2016 / 10:13 amWhile in Assisi for an interreligious prayer gathering, Pope Francis cautioned against an indifference that ignores the suffering of others as easily as flipping through TV channels, stressing that peace only comes through action and solidarity.
Papal ambassadors issue global appeal to step-up peace efforts
Sep 19, 2016 / 09:35 amAfter spending three days in Rome to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, Pope Francis’ diplomatic representatives throughout the world have called on government leaders to make greater efforts in ending conflict and promoting peace.
In grilling UN speech, Amal Clooney blasts failure to stop ISIS
Sep 18, 2016 / 12:50 pmNadia Murad, a young Yazidi woman who escaped ISIS captivity after her family was slaughtered, has been named a new U.N. Goodwill Ambassador and has been nominated for both a Nobel Peace Prize and as one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2016.
Corruption is worst form of criminality, Pope tells Vatican police
Sep 18, 2016 / 02:23 amOn Sunday Pope Francis celebrated the 200th anniversary of the Vatican Gendarme by thanking the security force for their tireless service, and warned against modern crimes linked to exploitation and corruption.
Pope tells ambassadors to serve in humility, not get lost in politics
Sep 17, 2016 / 08:39 amIn a special Jubilee audience with nearly all of his 108 ambassadors around the world, Pope Francis thanked them for their dedication, and encouraged them to continue their work in humble service, without getting caught up in useless politics.
The world needs a merciful response to refugees, Pope Francis says
Sep 17, 2016 / 04:03 amIn a world marked by increasing war and conflict, Pope Francis said a generous and merciful response to those fleeing violence is needed in order to combat hatred and foster a greater sense of fraternity and solidarity.
Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview
Sep 9, 2016 / 05:02 amThough he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly after stepping down - conversations that touched on themes such as the reform of the Curia, his resignation and his thoughts on Pope Francis.
Pope offers pizza lunch to 1,500 poor after Mother Teresa canonization
Sep 4, 2016 / 14:27 pmOn the occasion of the canonization of Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis has decided to offer a pizza lunch to 1,500 poor and needy people cared for by the Missionaries of Charity throughout Italy.
What Mother Teresa's canonization means to the people of India
Sep 4, 2016 / 12:12 pmOn September 4, Mother Teresa of Calcutta was officially declared a saint by Pope Francis.
Mother Teresa has officially been declared a saint!
Sep 4, 2016 / 01:40 amPope Francis on Sunday officially declared Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Catholic Church in front of thousands of pilgrims in St. Peter's Square – a move the entire world has been waiting for.
Pakistani Muslim: We should learn from Mother Teresa
Sep 3, 2016 / 10:21 amAs the canonization of Bl. Mother Teresa of Caluctta draws near, the son of a leading Muslim philanthropist in Pakistan praised the nun’s example, recalling how his late father had admired her and believed in learning from her example.
Pope: Calvary isn’t just a painting on the wall – it’s the reality of the poor
Sep 3, 2016 / 03:22 amMercy is not an abstract idea, but is rather expressed in concrete actions of love toward the poor and needy, who in their daily lives walk the same path of Calvary that Jesus did, Pope Francis said.
Pope Francis declares care for creation a new work of mercy
Sep 1, 2016 / 03:00 amOn Thursday Pope Francis yet again showed his knack for surprises and his openness to “newness” by adding the care of creation to the traditional sets of both the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. v
Have the courage to ask for forgiveness, Pope Francis says
Aug 31, 2016 / 06:46 amOn Wednesday Pope Francis stressed the importance of having the courage to recognize our sins and ask God for forgiveness, moving forward rather than getting stuck in feelings of shame and rejection.