Articles by Courtney Mares
Pope Francis: The humble service of a deacon tells of the greatness of God
Jun 19, 2021 / 07:05 amPope Francis met with deacons and their families at the Vatican and encouraged them to help their parishes to recognize Jesus in the poor.
EU founding father Robert Schuman declared 'venerable' by Pope Francis
Jun 19, 2021 / 05:45 amPope Francis has declared venerable the French statesman Robert Schuman, known as a key “founding father” of the European Union.
Human rights activist to China: Don’t wait till 2025 to lift all birth restrictions
Jun 18, 2021 / 15:00 pmFor decades, China has enforced draconian population policies.
Paris archbishop: Notre-Dame Cathedral repairs a symbol of Christian renewal
Jun 18, 2021 / 08:00 am“This cathedral is also the symbol of the restoration of this Church founded 2,000 years ago by Christ himself,” said Archbishop Aupetit.
Pope Francis: Do not forget workers pushed to the margins by pandemic
Jun 17, 2021 / 12:00 pmPope Francis was addressing an International Labor Organization summit.
Vatican diplomat: We must ensure that the internet promotes human dignity
Jun 17, 2021 / 05:00 amMsgr. Janusz Urbańczyk said the internet must ‘not become a medium that fuels the violation of human rights.’
Monks of France’s first papal vineyard sell wine to help local community
Jun 5, 2021 / 03:00 amThe monks hope to sell 15,000 bottles of their wine this month to help support the pandemic-hit community.
Countdown to beatification of martyred Italian nun begins with Eucharistic adoration
Jun 4, 2021 / 05:15 amSr. Maria Laura Mainetti was stabbed to death by three teenage girls in the town of Chiavenna, Italy, in 2000.
Which Christian leaders are coming to the Vatican’s day of prayer for Lebanon?
Jun 3, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe pope has invited leaders of Lebanon’s main Christian communities to the Vatican on July 1.
IRS recognizes Vatican’s steps to prevent fraud
Jun 3, 2021 / 06:00 amThe IRS says that Vatican City State meets its international standards for customer due diligence.
Pope Francis to paralyzed climate activist: ‘Pray for me at the North Pole’
Jun 2, 2021 / 12:00 pmMichael Haddad was told he would never walk again after a jet ski accident.
Pope Francis: Never forget that Jesus is praying for you before the Father
Jun 2, 2021 / 06:30 amAt his general audience, the pope said: “We must always keep this in mind: Jesus prays for me.”
Pope Francis releases video message on the beauty of marriage
Jun 1, 2021 / 10:00 amPope Francis has asked people to pray throughout June for young people preparing for the life-long journey of marriage.
Pope Francis unveils sweeping reform of Catholic Church’s penal sanctions
Jun 1, 2021 / 05:00 amPope Francis wrote in the apostolic constitution introducing the changes that those who have committed a crime “need both mercy and correction on the part of the Church.”
Pope Francis invites Lebanese Christian leaders to Vatican to pray for peace
May 30, 2021 / 07:00 amLebanon has faced a financial and political crisis for months, as political leaders have failed to form a government to implement reforms after the devastating explosion in Beirut’s port on Aug. 4.
Pope Francis: The Holy Trinity invites us to grow in unity as Christians
May 30, 2021 / 06:00 amOn the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity, Pope Francis said unity is essential to Christian life because God is a communion of love.
Pope Francis honors the late Armenian Catholic patriarch on the day of his funeral
May 29, 2021 / 08:00 amPope Francis paid tribute to the late Armenian Catholic Patriarch Gregory Peter XX Ghabroyan in a letter read aloud at his funeral on Saturday.
Cardinal Cornelius Sim has died at age 69
May 29, 2021 / 05:30 amCardinal Cornelius Sim, the vicar apostolic of Brunei, died Saturday in a hospital in Taiwan.
Bishop to Rome’s March for Life: Confront the culture of death with sound reason
May 28, 2021 / 12:00 pmOn the eve of the march, Cardinal Raymond Burke presided over Eucharistic adoration.
New Las Vegas auxiliary bishop inspired by John Paul II visit to become priest
May 28, 2021 / 06:10 amThe bishop-elect has served as vicar general of the Diocese of Las Vegas since 2020.