In letter, pope appeals to communicators to assist peacemakers by disarming words
byBy Carol Glatz, Catholic News Service ROME — People in the world of news and communications need to understand the full importance of words,…
Pope has reduced need for overnight supplemental oxygen, Vatican says
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis spent the night without a breathing mask, the Vatican press office said March…
Maranatha Retreat for the chronically ill and caregivers set for May 10
byA Maranatha Retreat, designed for those who are chronically ill and their caregivers, will be held May 10 at the Flaget Center, 1935 Lewiston…
Saints for Kids — How to celebrate the solemnity of St. Joseph
byFeast day: March 19 St. Joseph is the husband of Mary and the father of Jesus. He has many titles, such as “Head of…
Shroud of Turin to be digitally showcased during Holy Year
byBy Justin McLellan, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — The Shroud of Turin, one of Catholicism’s most valued devotional items, will be digitally showcased…
U.S. Holy Year pilgrims add pope to their list of prayer intentions
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY — Hundreds of pilgrims from the United States gathered for Mass at the majestic Altar of…
El Vaticano publica la primera foto del Papa Francisco desde su hospitalización
byPor Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROMA — Por primera vez desde que el Papa Francisco fue hospitalizado a mediados de febrero, la oficina de prensa…
Vatican releases first photo of Pope Francis since his hospitalization
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the first time since Pope Francis was hospitalized in mid-February, the Vatican press office released…
Congress averts shutdown, labor secretary confirmed, Rubio congratulates pope
byBy Kate Scanlon, OSV News WASHINGTON — Congressional lawmakers averted a government shutdown March 14 after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he…
In message, pope thanks children who gathered at hospital to pray for him
byBy Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service ROME — For the fifth Sunday in a row, Pope Francis did not come to his window for…