Archive for March 13, 2013
Benedictine monk: reverent liturgy helps us encounter Christ
Celebrating the liturgy with reverence and beauty helps facilitate the encounter with Christ during the Mass, reflected a monk involved... Read more
Champion of 'feminine genius' celebrated on 90th birthday
On her 90th birthday, noted philosopher and Catholic theologian Alice von Hildebrand has been lauded for both her teachings and... Read more
No Pope after third round of voting
At 11:38 a.m. local time on March 13, black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, indicating that the cardinals... Read more
Three cardinals entered conclave with strong candidacies
Last night black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel smoke stack, leaving no doubt that a single cardinal was... Read more
Healthier cardinals means earlier smoke signals
The smoke signals that indicate whether or not a new Pope has been chosen might be earlier than in the... Read more
LA archdiocese settles sex abuse case for nearly $10 million
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $9.99 million to settle a case brought by four supposed sex... Read more
White smoke from Vatican chimney, new Pope to be announced
White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on March 13 indicated that the College of Cardinals had chosen a... Read more
Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio elected as Pope Francis
Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires has become the next Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis. Read more
Pope Francis: cardinals went to end of world to find me
Pope Francis began his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the... Read more
Archbishops Aquila, Chaput welcome Pope Francis
American archbishops Samuel J. Aquila and Charles J. Chaput voiced gratitude to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, for accepting... Read more
Pope Francis to have busy schedule in coming days
The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' schedule for the coming days, which will begin with Mass on Thursday, March 14... Read more
New Pope lived simple life in Argentina
Pope Francis lives very simply, brings a pastoral approach to his ministry, and is a man of prayer, according to... Read more
US political leaders welcome Pope Francis with joy
American politicians offered prayers and congratulations upon hearing the news that Cardinal Jorge Bergolio, SJ, had been elected as the... Read more
Knights of Columbus voice gratitude for Pope Francis
Prayers and best wishes are being sent from the Knights of Columbus to Pope Francis upon his election today, March... Read more
American bishops overjoyed at election of Pope Francis
Bishops across America voiced joy and gratitude over Pope Francis accepting his election as Bishop of Rome and Vicar of... Read more
