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In Rome: St. Andrew’s Basilica
Quartermaster of the Barque - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:18 pm
Note the depiction of the crucifixion of St. Andrew, on a diagonal cross, as angels bless him with a crown of martyrdom, in the painting located behind the altar
“Why Rome?” is...
Cyclone menaces Pope's trip to Philippines, Catholics join in prayer
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:18 pm Manila, Philippines, Jan 14, 2015 / 05:18 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- With Pope Francis arriving in the Philippines on Thursday, the Archbishop of Manila is asking that the faithful pray...
1966 Time Capsule Discovered in Cathedral Altar
The Curt Jester - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:07 pm This story involves the renovation of the Cathedral in my diocese.
Where were you on Feb. 22, 1966? A few people can say that they were in the Cathedral of St. Augustine placing a...
Pope's visit prompts release of more than 600 Sri Lankan prisoners
Catholic News Agency - General - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:02 pm Colombo, Sri Lanka, Jan 14, 2015 / 05:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Prompted by Pope Francis' visit and in keeping with the ongoing theme of reconciliation, more than 600 men and women...
Father Lombardi Discusses Highlights of Pope's Visit to Sri Lanka
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm As Francis' whirlwind visit to Sri Lanka drew to a close, the director of the Holy See Press Office, Fr. Federico Lombardi, has reflected on what he believes are the highlights of...
In Wake of Paris Terror Attacks, Catholic Missionary Reaches Out to 'Muslim Friends'
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm In the wake of the terror attacks in Paris last week, an Asian missionary is reaching out to the Muslim community, saying how disgusting it is that some kill in the name of God...
Holy Land Coordination Bishops Reaffirm Appeal for Justice in Cremisan Valley
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm The bishops of the Holy Land Coordination are condemning the planned building of an Israeli security wall which would ruin the livelihoods of many of the region's families....
CAR Bishops Launch Appeal for Peace, Reconciliation
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm Even if dialogue and hope for peace is growing between Muslim and Christian communities, the people of the Central African Republic still face great challenges. This was the...
The Universal Papacy
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm Below are the reflections of British Ambassador to the Holy See Nigel Baker on the Pope’s speech to diplomats given this Monday at the Vatican. This reflection, entitled 'The...
Pope in Sri Lanka: Check out his six best quotes! (Video)
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm To view the video click here.
Press Office Official Clarifies Pope's Words on Freedom of Speech, Respect
Zenit - The World as Seen from Rome - Jan 14, 2015 at 6:00 pm Basilian Father Thomas Rosica, the CEO of Canada's Salt and Light network, serves as the English language assistant to the Holy See Press Office. Regarding the Pope's words on...
A bit of spiritual fitness
Saint Louis Review - St. Louis News - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:50 pm Jennifer Brinker | jbrinker@archstl.org, twitter: @jenniferbrinker | Illustrations by Lisa Johnston | lisajohnston@archstl.org, twitter: @aeternusphoto
As we pack...
This 8-Year-Old Has Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, But His Response to Cancer is Priceless
LifeNews.com - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:40 pm When Tyler West was seven years old he was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL), which is a rare type of cancer of the blood and bone marrow. ALL is the most common...
Anglican Archbishops continue to Lament…..
Quartermaster of the Barque - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:35 pm …..the serious crisis facing their communion, saying that attendance continues to dwindle, church pews are evermore far from full. For Britain in particular, part of the problem...
FAITH AND CULTURE | This New Year, faith matters
Saint Louis Review - Viewpoints - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm F. Javier Orozco
In the Scriptures, much of our faith identity is connected to the opening lines of Genesis: "In the beginning...." This...
FROM THE EDITOR | Life fishing, evangelization requires faith
Saint Louis Review - Viewpoints - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm Teak Phillips | editor@archstl.org
Starting the new year in a river seemed like a good idea. Sure, the weather was windy and a bit cold -- the...
Ecumenical prayer service highlights unity week
Saint Louis Review - St. Louis News - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org | twitter: @josephkenny2
Witnessing to the desire to be united and trusting that Jesus will provide what is needed for the journey is...
GUEST COLUMNIST | In need of revival: God is the source, we are the breeding vessels
Saint Louis Review - Viewpoints - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm Father Arthur Cavitt
A few weeks ago, someone reminded me of the North City Deanery Revival in 2006, when I preached for three consecutive...
Editorial | Justice - doing the will of God
Saint Louis Review - Viewpoints - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm At an interfaith prayer service commemorating the opening of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial in Washington, D.C., the slain civil rights leader's youngest daughter...
Seeing 'the eyes of Christ' at medical mission in Haiti
Saint Louis Review - St. Louis News - Jan 14, 2015 at 5:18 pm Joseph Kenny | jkenny@archstl.org | twitter: @josephkenny2
When the young woman arrived at the medical mission in Haiti, she had a stump at...
