Pope told to give up pasta, take exercise
2015-04-05
Pope Francis has apparently gained weight over the past two yearsContinue Reading
Pope Francis: lunch with Rome priests on Holy Thursday
2015-04-05
Vatican City — In what has now become a tradition begun by Pope Francis himself three years ago, the Holy Father shared lunch with a group of priests on Holy Thursday 2 April, following the Eucharistic celebration in St. Peter’s Basilica. The bishop of Rome met nine parish priests ofContinue Reading
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