Algerian Christian’s blasphemy sentence reduced to 3 years
2016-09-07
Bouhafs’ family said they are deeply concerned, as he suffers from a chronic illness and his health may deteriorate as he goes to prisonContinue Reading
Pope Francis throws pizza party for 1,500 homeless
2016-09-07
After officiating the canonization Mass for Mother Teresa of Calcutta on Sunday, Pope Francis played host to 1,500 poor people from a number of Italian cities, throwing them a pizza party in the Vatican. The Vatican brought in a team of some 20 pizza bakers, complete with three mobile ovens,Continue Reading
A giant pizza lunch for the homeless after Mother Teresa’s canonisation
2016-09-05
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday proclaimed Mother Teresa a saint, hailing her as the personification of maternal love and a powerful advocate for the poor. “We may have some difficulty in calling her ‘Saint’ Teresa,” the pontiff said. “Her holiness is so near to us, so tender and soContinue Reading
On Mother Teresa’s feast day, cardinal praises her defence of the unborn
2016-09-05
Love for those society considers “useless” or even a bother led St Teresa of Calcutta to a courageous defence of the unborn, said Cardinal Pietro Parolin. Like prophets and saints before her, Mother Teresa would not “kneel down before anyone but the Almighty” and would not bow before “the fashionsContinue Reading
Salesian alumna does violin concert in homage to Mother Teresa
2016-09-05
Rome – In a rare act of homage to Mother Teresa, an Indian alumna of a premiere school in Guwahati gave a concert at the Salesian Headquarters in Rome on the eve of her canonization. Sunita Khaund Bhuyan a well known musician in the country and an alumna of SalesianContinue Reading
Only sister to survive Yemen attack: despite danger, ‘we chose to stay’
2016-09-05
Vatican City: A year before a March 4 attack killed four sisters, the Missionaries of Charity opted not to leave, but to remain with their patients in the war-torn country of Yemen, the sole survivor said on Saturday. “In the midst of this dangerous situation, our dearest Sr. Prema, MC,Continue Reading
Macedonia holds ceremony in St Teresa’s hometown
2016-09-05
While top Macedonian officials attended St. Teresa’s canonization Mass at the Vatican, a modest ceremony was held at a small chapel in her hometown of Skopje. About 50 people gathered at the chapel in the Mother Teresa Memorial house to express “gratitude and joy” for her sainthood. Speaking in frontContinue Reading
Pope concludes Mass and canonization with Angelus
2016-09-04
At the conclusion of the Mass in which he canonized Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope Francis led the faithful in the customary Sunday recitation of the Angelus. In remarks ahead of the Marian prayer, the Holy Father greeted and thanked all those who took part in the day’s celebrations, especiallyContinue Reading
Pope admits he finds it hard to say ‘St. Teresa’
2016-09-04
Deviating from his homily Sunday, Francis acknowledged it’ll be hard for admirers to make the switch since Mother Teresa’s saintliness is “so close to us.” As the crowd erupted in applause, he said: “So tender and rich that spontaneously we will continue to say Mother Teresa.” ___ 12:30 a.m. SomeContinue Reading
Homily for the Canonization of Mother Teresa: Full text
2016-09-04
Vatican City: Pope Francis on Sunday celebrated the Rite of Canonization for Mother Teresa of Calcutta, at a Solemn Mass offered in St Peter’s Square. During his homily, the Holy Father said, “Mother Teresa, in all aspects of her life, was a generous dispenser of divine mercy, making herself availableContinue Reading