Pope Francis accepts a book from Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook, who was accompanied by his wife, Priscilla Chan, during a private audience at the Vatican Aug. 29. The book details the history of Internet connectivity throughout the world.
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Patriarch Calls for United Effort To End ‘Cancer’ of Islamic State
Chaldean Catholic Patriarch Louis Sako of Baghdad called for a united and strong stance – by Muslims and non-Muslims alike – to stop the spread of the “cancer” of Islamic State and other terrorist groups.
Monsignor Begins Term at Vatican Prison
Msgr. Lucio Vallejo Balda, who was found guilty of leaking confidential documents about the Vatican’s financial reform, has begun serving his 18-month prison sentence at the Vatican.
Mother Teresa Knew What It Was Like to Feel Unloved, Priest Says
In the chapel of the first house that Blessed Teresa of Kolkata established in Rome, Father Brian Kolodiejchuk of the Missionaries of Charity talks about her life, mixing the concrete and even mundane with the spiritual and even mystical.
Pakistan Jail Opens Chapel For Christian Prisoners
About 100 of the 4,500 inmates in the jail are Christians, reported ucanews.com. Those incarcerated are awaiting trial or serving sentences for various crimes.
Catholics Represent US at The Olympic Games
Catholics from the U.S. had a strong showing at the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro.
Pope: Bloated Pride Narrows Gate of Mercy
The “narrow gate” to salvation described by Jesus isn’t narrow because God is oppressive, but because pride bloats Christians and prevents them from entering God’s merciful embrace, Pope Francis said.
Counter Terrorists’ Hatred With Education and Dialogue
Terrorists want to make peace-loving Christians and Muslims believe that it is impossible for them to live side by side; it is up to Christians and Muslims to prove them wrong, said French Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran.
Pope Makes ‘Mercy Friday’ Visit to Rescued Women
Continuing his Year of Mercy practice of going one Friday a month to visit people facing special struggles, Pope Francis paid a surprise visit to a community helping 20 young women get their lives back together after being rescued from prostitution.
Gymnast Keeps Rosary Close When Competing
U.S. Olympic gymnast and gold medalist Simone Biles says when she travels, she sometimes takes with her a statue of St. Sebastian, the patron saint of athletes, and she also carries a rosary her mother gave her.