Catholicism
Pope Francis Wants a Healthy Curia for Christmas
Many are left with a wide variety of reactions after Pope Francis discussed 15 different aspects of the Catholic Church he felt were ailing in his…
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Birthday Boy Pope Francis Celebrates 78 with a Tango
Pope Francis celebrates his birthday with a tango, a prayer, and over eight hundred kilograms of chicken. The birthday of a world leader is often dramatic…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Inspired Cuba and US Negotiations
Presidents Barack Obama of the US and Raul Castro of Cuba both thanked Pope Francis for helping bring the two nations together after decades of tension.…
Catholicism
Australian Religious Groups Fight Changes to Equal Opportunity Laws
Three religious organizations have decided to increase their campaign to prevent a proposal from the Australian Labor Party involving changes to equal opportunity laws in the…
Catholicism
Millions of Dollars Found by Cardinal George Pell After Sorting Through Vatican Finances
The Vatican had millions of euros “stashed” away in over 200 separate bank accounts. Cardinal George Pell, an Australian cardinal, flew from Sydney to Rome to oversee…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Welcomes Resistance to Controversial Policies
Pope Francis appreciates the openness used by those who criticize him claiming that resistance is normal and welcome. Pope Francis has been a love-him-or-hate-him kind of…
Catholicism
Vatican Conference Discusses the Morality of Prescription Drugs
The Vatican hosted a conference on discussing the best treatments for psychologically distressed children and the moral implications of prescription drugs. For two days at the Vatican,…
Catholicism
Study Findings Regarding Catholic Nuns in the US to be Released by the Vatican
The Vatican is expected to release the findings from a three-year Apostolic Visitation, or inquiry of nuns, on December 16. Catholics in the United States have…
Catholicism
Catholic Pilgrims Adopt Hindu Practices Visiting This Saint
Catholic pilgrims have picked up a few tips from Hindu Varkari traditions while visiting Saint Francis Xavier who brought the faith to India centuries ago. For…
Catholicism
Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew Unite for Peace
In a visit to Turkey, Pope Francis visited the leader of the Orthodox Church, Patriarch Bartholomew, and the two leaders made a joint plea for world…
Anglicanism
Bible App for Kids Celebrates 5 Million Downloads on Thanksgiving Day
App created by OneHope and YouVersion brings the Bible to life for kids has been translated into 4 languages and downloaded in over 200 countries. Contact:…
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Nov 27, 2014
Catholicism
Pope Francis Canonizes 2 Indian and 4 Italian Saints
Pope Francis elevates new saints as he canonizes two Indians and 4 Italians for their creative answers to God’s call. Pope Francis has become very popular…