Articles by Ann Schneible
Pope praises deceased Assyrian patriarch as wise pastor, ecumenical leader
Mar 28, 2015 / 10:17 amPope Francis has sent a telegram of condolences following the death of Catholicos Dinkha IV, patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, describing him as an “important spiritual leader, a courageous and wise pastor.”
A look at Pope Francis' summer trip to the Shroud of Turin
Mar 25, 2015 / 23:09 pmThe Vatican has released the schedule for Pope Francis' upcoming pilgrimage to Turin – home to what is believed to be the burial shroud of Jesus – with a program that largely centers on young people.
Pope invites Rome's homeless to distribute Gospels at Sunday angelus
Mar 22, 2015 / 09:39 amPope Francis on Sunday invited members of Rome's homeless community to join volunteers in handing out copies of the Gospel to pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square, a reminder of how God's Word is found among the poorest of society.
Dante's biggest fans? The 'poet of popes' and his legacy at the Vatican
Mar 20, 2015 / 01:06 amWith this year marking the 750th anniversary of Dante Alighieri’s birth, the Vatican is taking a closer look the author of the Italian masterpiece, the Divine Comedy, and his impact upon the popes of the 20th century.
'Family is not a fad': Dolce & Gabbana spark firestorm in backing traditional marriage
Mar 16, 2015 / 06:11 amCreators of the luxury Italian fashion brand Dolce & Gabbana sparked global controversy over the weekend after coming out in defense of marriage, saying that children have the right to a mother and a father.
Lay people at the forefront of the Church's mission, says Pope
Mar 14, 2015 / 12:56 pmPope Francis reminded lay men and women of their place in the “front lines” in spreading the Gospel, living as Christian witnesses in the secular world.
Pope to teachers: engage with peripheries in your classrooms
Mar 14, 2015 / 12:30 pmPope Francis has called on teachers to engage with the peripheries within their own classrooms, loving their students for their limitations as well as their potential.
Scholar from JPII Institute on marriage, family to advise helmsman of 2015 Synod
Mar 14, 2015 / 09:00 amAs the church prepares for the 2015 Synod on the Family, one of the newly-named advisers to the synod of bishops' general secretariat is a scholar from the John Paul II Institute on marriage and the family – representatives of which were notably absent during last year's gathering on the same subject.
Economic progress for Syria's women proves a silver lining amid war
Mar 11, 2015 / 03:32 amThe destruction of Syria’s ongoing war has unearthed an unexpected jewel in the refugee camps of Lebanon: the chance for women to gain an education and the tools for rebuilding their homeland.
Church unity is found in Christ, Eucharist, Pope Francis tells bishops
Mar 6, 2015 / 00:55 amPope Francis on Wednesday reminded bishops to turn their sights to the Eucharist – rather than themselves – as the source of unity for the Church.
Pope Francis explains why judging yourself is a Christian virtue
Mar 2, 2015 / 11:06 amThe capacity of all men to commit the most despicable of sins should inspire the self-awareness necessary to accept God's mercy and move forward in the Christian life, Pope Francis said.
Is there a 'roadmap to happiness' in marriage? New video series says yes
Mar 1, 2015 / 06:52 amWith the family in the spotlight ahead of the Church’s upcoming Synod in October, one video initiative is confronting today's marriage crisis head-on by teaching couples to discover its beauty.
Pope puts family at the center of social justice
Feb 28, 2015 / 14:00 pmIn an audience with the Confederazione Cooperative Italiane (confederation of Italian co-operatives) Pope Francis called for the “globalization of solidarity” which places the dignity of persons and families at the center of social justice.
The Pope who became a pilgrim: Benedict's resignation remembered
Feb 28, 2015 / 10:30 amTwo years after his historic resignation from the papacy, Benedict XVI's presence continues to be felt by those around him as he keeps his promise to remain in quiet and prayerful service to the Church and the world.
The Pope's Lent retreat: Bucking tradition or just being his Jesuit self?
Feb 27, 2015 / 16:24 pmWhile Pope Francis has altered the custom of his predecessors by leaving the Vatican for his yearly Lenten retreat, one priest tells CNA the pontiff is merely being true to his Jesuit roots.
This Lent, the Pope has a message for lapsed Catholics: It's never too late
Feb 27, 2015 / 04:02 amFallen away Catholics are being invited to “come home” this Lent through a worldwide initiative led by Pope Francis, which points to confession as a primary way to experience God's merciful embrace.
Mystic, monk and poet – meet the newest Doctor of the Church
Feb 23, 2015 / 16:37 pmSt. Gregory of Narek – a tenth century priest, monk, mystic, and poet beloved among Armenian Christians – has become the first Armenian to be named a Doctor of the Church.
Pope and Curia begin annual Lenten retreat
Feb 22, 2015 / 13:49 pmPope Francis and members of the Curia set out from Rome on Sunday afternoon to begin their annual Lenten retreat.
To follow Christ, we must confront life's deserts, Pope says
Feb 22, 2015 / 10:22 amThe 40 days of Lent are a reminder that we face spiritual deserts, and we must confront them with courage and the aid of Scripture, Pope Francis said during his weekly Angelus address.
Unexpected friendships bloom as Vatican rolls out haircuts for homeless
Feb 17, 2015 / 04:01 amAs homeless men and women line up under the massive arms of Saint Peter's colonnade waiting to take advantage of the Vatican's newly-christened showers and barbershop, volunteers who assist them say they are deeply moved by their encounter with a population often rejected by society.