Firming up his presence on social media, Pope Francis will make his debut on the photo-sharing app Instagram, a Vatican official announced.
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Closed doors, hearts cause suffering to innocent migrants, pope says
Like the people of Israel in exile, migrants forced from their homeland due to war and persecution are often left to suffer because of closed hearts and doors, Pope Francis said.
Stations of the Cross for deaf help them follow story of Jesus’ passion
Praying the Stations of the Cross is a popular Lenten activity for Catholics, but for those who are deaf or hard of hearing, it can be a difficult, sometimes impossible challenge to follow along with the story of Jesus' passion.
Acapulco archbishop asks criminals for Holy Week truce
The archbishop of Acapulco called on organized crime to cease violence during Holy Week, when thousands of Mexicans descend on the seaside city for the Easter holidays.
Way of Cross an especially strong Lenten tradition in migrant communities
Every year on Good Friday, Catholic communities throughout the world re-enact the Way of the Cross with live performances of the story of Christ's final journey of his earthly life as a powerful reminder of his suffering and...
Saints alive
This summer, while covering a story for The Leaven, I was part of an entourage, and it was kind of surreal.
With murders up, some Salvadorans cautious during Holy Week processions
Police in some Salvadoran cities have already begun patrolling in an effort to prevent violence during Holy Week processions.
Faith-based groups welcome first U.S. contribution to Green Climate Fund
Faith-based organizations welcomed the recent announcement that the United States made its first $500 million contribution under a four-year, $3 billion pledge to support the Green Climate Fund that is helping developing...
Salvation comes through the cross, not a magic wand, pope says
The story of God's love for humanity is starkly clear in a crucifix; redemption is possible because the Lord took on the sins of the world, Pope Francis said at morning Mass.
Mother Teresa to be canonized Sept. 4; pope sets other sainthood dates
Pope Francis will declare Blessed Teresa of Kolkata a saint at the Vatican Sept. 4.