Archive for January 1, 2016

Pope Francis celebrates New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God of Jan. 1, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Mercy is stronger than violence and injustice, Pope says

Pope Francis prays before a statue of Mary in St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: Mary is the 'mother of forgiveness'

Reflecting particularly on Mary’s title as “mother of mercy,” Pope Francis opened the Holy Door at the Basilica of St.... Read more