Archive for February 14, 2013

Mary Eberstadt speaks at Bonfils hall in Denver, Feb 11, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Author sees cultural willingness to re-examine sexual revolution

A Catholic author believes that the “surprisingly positive” reception of her book on the sexual revolution shows an encouraging openness... Read more

Christina Wirth (Left) and Jennifer Risper currently play professional basketball in Romania. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Basketball pros to become Catholic campus missionaries

Best friends Jennifer Risper and Christina Wirth have given up professional basketball to become Catholic missionaries with the Fellowship of... Read more

Bishop Alexander K. Sample of Marquette. File: Photo/CNA.?w=200&h=150

Bishop finds sacred music essential for liturgy

Sacred music is “integral” to the Catholic Church's liturgy, Bishop Alexander K. Sample said in a Feb. 13 pastoral letter... Read more

A view of Mater Ecclesiae monastery, the place where Pope Benedict XVI will retire to a life of prayer. ?w=200&h=150

Nun describes simplicity of Pope's retirement monastery

One of the nuns that lived in the monastery where the Pope will retire says his choice shows his “great... Read more

Archbishop Georg Ga?nswein stands behind Pope Benedict XVI in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Ganswein plans to remain prefect of Papal Household

Archbishop Georg Ganswein will move with Pope Benedict XVI when he retires on Feb. 28, but he also intends to... Read more

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New Pope will be the one God wants, Spanish bishop says

The secretary general of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference defended Pope Benedict XVI’s decision to resign and said that the Holy... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI discusses Vatican II with priests from the Rome diocese on Feb. 14, 2013.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope: media helped spread misinterpretations of Vatican II

Pope Benedict XVI said that many of the misinterpretations of the Second Vatican Council were caused by the media promoting... Read more

Archbishop William E. Lori testifies about religious liberty at aHouse subcommittee hearing in 2011.?w=200&h=150

Archbishop testifies for repeal of Maryland death penalty

Speaking at a legislative hearing in Maryland, Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore supported efforts to end the death penalty... Read more

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Bishops of Nicaragua announce 40 hours of prayer for Pope

The bishops of Nicaragua are inviting Catholics in the country and around the world to join together in 40 hours... Read more