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Rely on God alone, Pope encourages in homily

Mar 21, 2014

Pope Francis drew on today’s readings from the Gospel of Luke and the Psalms to warn listeners against putting one’s faith in man or accomplishments, rather than God.
Labor upholds human dignity: Pope

Mar 21, 2014

Pope Francis addressed the central role of employment in realizing human dignity during a special audience with steelworkers and residents from Umbria, Italy at the Vatican.
St. Joseph is model educator, Pope Francis says in general audience

Mar 20, 2014

Pope Francis devoted his March 19 general audience to St. Joseph and paid tribute to him as a model educator.
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