Pope Francis’ Message for 2016: Overcome Indifference!

Here are the highlights from Pope Francis’ message for the World Day of Peace: God is not indifferent! God cares about mankind! God does not abandon us! Sadly, war and terrorism, accompanied by kidnapping, ethnic or religious persecution and the misuse of power, marked the past year from start to finish….Yet some events of the… Read More Pope Francis’ Message for 2016: Overcome Indifference!

The True Light Has Come: Pope Francis Delivers Message of Hope at Christmas

Here are some highlights from Pope Francis’ midnight mass homily and Christmas Day message: In a society so often intoxicated by consumerism and hedonism, wealth and extravagance, appearances and narcissism, this Child calls us to act soberly, in other words, in a way that is simple, balanced, consistent, capable of seeing and doing what is… Read More The True Light Has Come: Pope Francis Delivers Message of Hope at Christmas

Statement by the President on Persecuted Christians at Christmas

Here is President Obama’s statement: During this season of Advent, Christians in the United States and around the world are preparing to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ.  At this time, those of us fortunate enough to live in countries that honor the birthright of all people to practice their faith freely give thanks for… Read More Statement by the President on Persecuted Christians at Christmas