by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 12, 2016 | News
“Scientists at a university in Liverpool recently unveiled what they say is the most realistic portrait ever created of St. Nicholas of Myra, the popular 4th Century bishop best known as the inspiration for the modern-day figure of Santa Claus. Researchers at...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 6, 2016 | Vatican News, News
“This week the Vatican hosted a high-level discussion in the world of science, gathering experts to discuss the progress, benefits and limits of advances in artificial intelligence. A new conference at the Vatican drew experts in various fields of science and...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 6, 2016 | Vatican News, News
“The Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors launched a new website Tuesday, which is designed to help inform the public about their work, and includes resources for Church leaders on safeguarding children and caring for survivors. Announced by the...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 1, 2016 | Vatican News, Pope Francis
“On Wednesday, Pope Francis added world famous director Martin Scorsese to the list of Hollywood stars he has welcomed for a private meeting in the Vatican, following an official Rome preview of Scorsese’s new film “Silence.” Based on a Japanese historical...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Dec 1, 2016 | Pope Francis, Vatican News
“In his last set of catechesis on mercy, Pope Francis focused on the works of praying for the living and the dead, as well as burying the dead, insisting that since we are all part of one family in Christ, we must remember to pray constantly for one another....
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 21, 2016 | Pope Francis, News
“Although the Jubilee of Mercy has ended, Pope Francis has decided that some of the novelties he applied to the Church during the Holy Year will continue. He is allowing all priests to absolve the sin of abortion from here on out, while SSPX priests will be able...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 21, 2016 | Pope Francis, Vatican News
“Pope Francis still remembers meeting with a former prostitute during the Jubilee of Mercy, and hearing how she suffered untold atrocities. In a new interview with Italy’s TV2000, the Pope recalled the time he met with a young pregnant woman from Africa...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 14, 2016 | Pope Francis, Vatican News
“The reality that everything in this world is passing shouldn’t frighten us, Pope Francis said, but instead it should strengthen us to place our trust completely in Christ, recognizing that what is truly important endures: the Lord and our neighbor. The readings...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 14, 2016 | Pope Francis, Vatican News
“Pope Francis spoke to pilgrims about how the mercy of God is for everyone, and how through the Church, we are all called to embrace and include everyone in the Body of Christ. “The Gospel calls us to recognize in the history of humanity the design of a great...
by Holy Spirit Parish | Nov 8, 2016 | News
“Only months after the Canadian Parliament approved legal assisted suicide, Catholic hospitals, palliative care centers and individual doctors have been put on the defensive amid calls to require them to help patients kill themselves. Five doctors have filed a...
