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Pope may give opening lecture of Italian bishops' assembly

Mar 20, 2014

Pope Francis will likely be giving the inaugural lecture of the annual general assembly of the Italian bishops' conference scheduled for May 19-23, according to Italian publication “Il Fatto Quotidiano."
Pope Francis celebrates the Feast of St Joseph with special greetings for all fathers

Mar 20, 2014

Pope Francis on Wednesday celebrated the Feast of St. Joseph pointing out that he is a model for all fathers and educators.
What are the meanings and traditions behind St. Joseph's Day?

Mar 19, 2014

Saint Patrick may be the more celebrated saint, but Saint Joseph is just as important to the Christian lexicon -- if not moreso. So, with his feast day being tomorrow, why do his celebrations fly under the radar?
John XXIII a representation of goodness, cardinal recounts

Mar 19, 2014

During a recent interview, Cardinal Angelo Comastri reflected on scenes from the life of Pope John XXIII, revealing the pontiff’s deep spiritual nature, as well as his great kindness towards others.
Flip-flop over ACARS switch off time, FBI help, adding to MH370 muddle, say reports

Mar 18, 2014

The search for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 has taken another confusing twist, after authorities backtracked on when a crucial communications system on the aircraft was switched off.
Experts attempt to answer tough questions on flight

Mar 18, 2014

As 26 nations continue to search from the shores of the Caspian Sea in the north to deep in the southern Indian Ocean for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, more questions remain unanswered.
Pope holds three-hour meeting with Cristina Kirchner

Mar 18, 2014

Jorge Mario Bergoglio held a three-hour private meeting, plus lunch, with Argentina’s presidenta, Cristina Kirchner, in the Pope’s residence at St. Martha’s House in the Vatican on Monday
Francis: “Peace is achieved when we stop seeking to absolve ourselves from sin”

Mar 18, 2014

Feeling ashamed for one’s sins and not justifying our sin by blaming others are attitudes Pope Francis said faithful should have in order to be merciful and contribute to peace in societies across the world. This was the message the Pope sent out on his Monday morning mass in St. Martha’s House.
Francis: “Carry a little Gospel book with you every day”

Mar 18, 2014

Will you do it? Then next Sunday you’ll tell me if you’ve done it…” the Pope said at Sunday’s Angelus, to see how seriously faithful would take his advice to them to carry a small Gospel book around with them and read a passage from it every day.
Fr. Lombardi: Pope is spending anniversary in prayer

Mar 14, 2014

In light of the Pope Francis’ first anniversary as Bishop of Rome, the Vatican has stated that the pontiff is doing nothing special to celebrate other than pray, as he is currently participating in his Lenten retreat.