Number of articles: 5174

Who is Encarnita Ortega?

Who is Encarnita Ortega?

Life and Stories

"Never give up: God can bring about good"

Antonio knows what it's like to fail. Due to circumstances beyond his control, he has had to change jobs and even his career a number of times. So when Antonio and his wife Tati talk about trusting God, it's not just a theory: it's an experience they've lived over and over again.

The Alviras: Newsletter No. 4

Love for the Church and the Pope is the hallmark of every Christian. It was present in the daily life of Tomás and Paquita, Their children bear witness to the strength and naturalness with which they passed their love for the Pope on to them.

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Apostolic Journey to Thailand and Japan

Links to all the interventions during Pope Francis' apostolic trip to Thailand and Japan (19 - 26 November).

"Can we understand suffering?"

Christine works as a nutritionist in a hospital in Brazil. Her daily contact with people with chronic illnesses has led her to reflect more deeply on the meaning of suffering.

The Alviras: Newsletter No. 3

The first Christians well understood the essence of the Gospel message and consequently that joy is inseparable from holiness. The Christian life –wrote Clement of Alexandria in the 2nd Century- is one endless feast day.

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Reading the "Fifth Gospel"

Saint Jerome called the land where Jesus lived the "fifth Gospel." Martin and Jernej, university students in Germany, recount highlights from their recent visit to the Holy Land and the Saxum Visitor Center.

Recent News

Letter from the Prelate (1 November 2019) | Friendship

Pastoral letter of Monsignor Fernando Ocáriz on the importance of friendship. “By living in friendship with God, which is the first friendship we have to foster and strengthen, you will be able to make many true friends."

Protecting Children in the Digital World

Address by Pope Francis on 14 November in the interreligious Congress "Child Dignity in the Digital World."

Oakcrest To Lead 47th Annual March for Life

Oakcrest School, in Vienna VA, has been chosen to lead the 47th Annual March for Life that will take place in Washington D.C., on January 24, 2020.

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