Brandon L. Gates

The African Catholic Experience

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Many Africans move to Rome to study Catholicism and the teachings of the church. Brandon Gates speaks with two Africans studying at Pontificia Università della Santa Croce about their experience as African Catholics.

May 05, 2012 | Categories: Brandon L. Gates, Features, View from Italy | Leave A Comment »

Pilgrim profile: Sister Maria Patricia

Sister Maria Patricia. | Photo by Nathan Vickers.

An interview with Sister Maria Patricia, a nun from the Apostles of Jesus Crucified Order, and faithful follower of Padre Pio.

Apr 01, 2012 | Categories: Brandon L. Gates, Features, Nathan Vickers, The Padre Pio Pilgrimage Experience | Leave A Comment »

Speechless in San Giovanni

Holy water and miracle oil — some of the many Pio-related souvenirs for sale in San Giovanni Rotondo. | Photo by Andrea Palatnik.

Brandon Gates on Padre Pio’s legacy of faith and the good he helped inspire.

Mar 18, 2012 | Categories: Brandon L. Gates, Our Journey, Roman Holy-day: Reflections | Leave A Comment »