Help for Persecuted Christians, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released...
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Pope Francis and the Gifts of Lent
Is it that time already? Yes, it is! Lent is just a few weeks away and Pope Francis has released his thoughts for Lent...
The Pope Video: Welcome the Needy
Welcome the Needy, which is part of "The Pope Video" series promoted by the Vatican, was released Thursday,...
Awestruck – Facebook for Catholics
(Romereports.com) In addition to Facebook and MySpace, there are a myriad of social networks tailored to each person's preferences. You can find one for motorcycle enthusiasts, dog lovers, and even for those looking for homes abroad. So it's no surprise that among the...
Pope App now live
The Catholic News Service reports. " The Vatican launched a new “Pope App” on the eve of the release of the pope’s World Communications Day message, which will be dedicated to social networks as important spaces for evangelization. The new app provides live streaming...
Some surprising Papal firsts
Who was the first pope to appear on film: Leo XIII, [1878 - 1903] in 1896. make a radio broadcast: Pius XI, [1922 - 1939] c. 1931. have a ‘full-length’ movie made about him: Pius XII, [1939 - 1958], in 1942 the movie called ‘Pastor Angelus‘ (angelic shepard) per...
Elizabeth Seton and Frances Cabrini
"What did Frances Cabrini and Elizabeth Seton have in common? Both fit the criteria given by Pope Benedict XVI for "new evangelizers." They both "had the experience of being healed by God, through Jesus Christ," and they both overcame hardships and profound sorrow...
Archdiocese of the Internet?
Someone at CatholicTechTalk writes..."I received an email from the Austin Diocese the other day wondering if this blog operates on the approval of our diocese. In writing back, I responded somewhat flippantly with the question, “Which diocese covers the Internet?”...
Two new resources for the Year of Faith
The folks at Our Sunday Visitor have found two new resources for the Year of Faith We've found two cool new tools for your Year of Faith. First, from the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New Evangelization's official Year of Faith web site, a free poster download...
“Band of Sisters” trailer
Band of Sisters tells the story of Catholic nuns and their work for social justice after Vatican II of the 1960s. For Catholics who wonder what became of the nuns they knew in habits and convents many years ago, for activists who may feel profoundly discouraged given...
