Pope disappointed as “Rotating Charlie” refuses feet wash offer
2015-04-01
Pope Francis had offered to wash the feet of blog writers teamContinue Reading
Vatican observes Earth Hour
2015-03-31
St. Peter’s Basilica was among more than 1,400 iconic landmarks that took a stand for stronger climate actionContinue Reading
Christian footballer kicking down barriers in Pakistan
2015-03-31
Her presence in the middle of the field was the culmination of dreams for a single working mother, a passionate young Catholic coach and a veteran footballer-turned-guruContinue Reading
Muslim family carves chair for Pope Francis
2015-03-31
The father-son duo began the work on March 30Continue Reading
Religious minorities vulnerable amid IS violence: UN chief
2015-03-28
United Nations — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday that religious minorities remain highly vulnerable since the Islamic State (IS) affiliated groups are targeting minorities and attacking religious sites in Libya, a media report said on Saturday. Ban made the remarks at a Security Council open debate on theContinue Reading
Pope surprises homeless at Vatican
2015-03-27
Vatican City — Pope Francis made a surprise visit to greet 150 homeless people who were given a special tour of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums Thursday by the papal charitable office. It was a brief, affectionate and emotional encounter. The Pope crossed the threshold of the SistineContinue Reading
Church of England to have first bishop couple
2015-03-26
London — The Church of England will have its first husband-and-wife team of bishops after appointing Alison White its second female bishop.. White is currently priest-in-charge of Riding Mill in the Diocese of Newcastle. She is married to Bishop Frank White, Assistant Bishop of Newcastle. The couple have family inContinue Reading
SIGNIS Services Rome presents Reporter Kit
2015-03-25
The kit provides user-friendly tools to freelance and media journalistsContinue Reading
German prelate insists fidelity to Rome
2015-03-24
Prominent Church leaders in Germany say the bishops’ conference will adopt pastoral care for marriages and family regardless of the outcome of October’s SynodContinue Reading