Thank you, dear priests, for your open and docile hearts; thank you for your sorrows and tears; thank you because you bring the marvel of God's mercy ."
One theory is that the pieces of silver used to pay Judas were equivalent to a Roman denarius. In this interpretation, Judas would have been paid about $3,000.
An angel at a pope's table? That's the story behind the tradition of the "Table of Charity," which takes us back to the origins of pontiffs' charitable works.
When a massive earthquake brought devastation to Syria last year, the international foundation AVSI was there to help deliver assistance, healing, and hope.