Nun runs treadmill marathon, raises money for Chicago’s poor
AP When the Chicago Marathon was cancelled due to coronavirus, Sister Stephanie Baliga decided to put on her sneakers and run the standard 42 kilometres – in her convent’s basement. It started as a promise. Baliga had told her running team that in the event of a cancellation, she’d run a treadmill marathon to raise […]
Kidnapped Colombian nun appears in another hostage video
Sr Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti was kidnapped almost a year ago. A new video of the Colombian nun kidnapped in the south of Mali almost a year ago has been released on the internet. Sister Gloria Cecilia Narvaez Argoti, of the Franciscan Sisters of Mary Immaculate, was kidnapped on 8th February, 2017, in Karangasso. “We have seen […]
Catholic bishops push for release of kidnapped nun in Mali
Roman Catholic bishops in Mali are pushing for the release of a nun kidnapped last month in the country’s south. Edmond Dembele, secretary general of the Episcopal Conference of Mali told Agenzia Fides, that the bishops were exploring “all possible paths” to obtain the release of Sister Cecilia Argoti Narváez, also referred to Sister Gloria […]
On her 110th birthday, Italy’s oldest native-born nun says love is the secret to life
RNS Sister Candida Bellotti, centre, at the celebration in Italy for her 110th birthday on 20th February. PICTURE: From video screenshot. Italy’s oldest native-born nun, Candida Bellotti, celebrated her 110th birthday with best wishes from Pope Francis and valuable tips for those wanting to live a long life. “Love, love and keep on loving. With […]