Pius XII was never “Hitler’s Pope,” as some have argued, but was instead Hitler’s strongest enemy, says historian Michael Hesemann after 10 years of research in the Vatican Secret Archives. Hesemann laments that the pope, […]
After welcoming Pope Francis in Latvia some weeks ago, the Archbishop of Riga, Zbignevs Stankevics, is taking part in the Synod in Rome focused on “young people, the faith and vocational discernment”. In this recent conversation […]
“We as a Church need to restore our confidence that we have a message which is solid. Our house is built on rock,” Archbishop Eamon Martin, president of Irish bishops’ conference says, noting: “If we […]
Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk says that a free Ukraine is strengthened by solidarity and patriotism, while noting that “patriotic feelings are neutral” and “they must be evangelized.” His Beatitude recalls the so-called revolution of dignity […]
Lithuanian Christians anticipate Pope Francis’ visit in September while celebrating their country’s 100th anniversary of independence. […]
“Enough pretending that there are ways to dialogue with Islam,” says the Syriac-Catholic Patriarch of Antioch and All the East of the Syriacs, “a religion […]
His family is known for olive-wood carvings sold in their shop in Bethlehem, but Robert Giacaman is becoming increasingly well known for his paintings, several of which have been at the forefront of recent papal […]
You’re hit upon entering by everything from modern technological innovations to traditional works of fine art; displays of hosts and sacramental wine; Baby Jesuses, life-size saints statues, and manger scenes. Then there are the prayer […]
According to the papal foundation Aid to the Church in need, 38 countries around the world see regular, serious violations of religious freedom. Among those 38, 23 see real persecution, especially of Christians of various […]
Pope Francis realizes that we live in an unmerciful world and that the Church has not always been seen as a source of mercy. This is the view of Cardinal Joseph Tobin, the new American […]
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