BLOG: Fr. Raphael Ma, CR
Facebook
Twitter
Pope confirms plans to meet Russian patriarch in Kazakhstan
Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
July 13, 2022
Pope Francis has confirmed plans to meet with Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in September at an interreligious meeting in Kazakhstan. ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
Pope speaks on U.S. gun violence, abortion debate, retirement rumors
Junno Arocho Esteves, Catholic News Service
July 12, 2022
Pope Francis speaks in an interview about President Joe Biden, gun violence in the U.S., and his tentative post-retirement plans - if the time comes. ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
Arkansas Catholics are among 5,000 extras filmed for ‘Chosen’ episode
Aprille Hanson Spivey, Catholic News Service
July 8, 2022
Catholics from Arkansas share about their experience participating as extras in the Feeding of the 5000 for the popular show 'The Chosen'. ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
Women’s voices: Pope says he’ll add women to Dicastery for Bishops
Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
July 6, 2022
Pope Francis said he plans to name two women to the committee that helps him choose bishops for the world's Latin-rite dioceses. ...read more
When Fr. Christopher leads a group of students in Adoration, he prays for the Holy Spirit to come upon them – with dramatic results. ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
In interview, pope condemns abortion, says he’s not resigning
Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
July 5, 2022
In a wide-ranging interview with Reuters, Pope Francis discussed abortion, rumours about his resignation, and a potential visit to Russia and Ukraine. ...read more
We join Pope Francis in praying that the experience and wisdom of the elderly may help young people to look towards the future with hope and responsibility. ...read more
School’s out and summer is here! It's a good time to ask: What are God’s plans for this summer? How does He want you to grow and flourish? ...read more
Facebook
Twitter
Catholics need better understanding of the Mass, pope says
Cindy Wooden, Catholic News Service
June 29, 2022
In a new apostolic letter, "Desiderio Desideravi", Pope Francis emphasizes the importance of a better understanding of Vatican II's liturgical reform. ...read more
Read the full text of Pope Francis' homily for the Solemnity of Saints Peter and Paul, given in St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican on June 29, 2022. ...read more