Archive for March 14, 2013

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By Carl Bunderson

Jesuit charism is to serve the Church, priest notes

A Jesuit priest expressed delight at the election of Pope Francis, who is a member of the Society of Jesus,... Read more

Pres Barack Obama with HHS Sec Kathleen Sebelius announce the contraceptive mandate at the White House, Jan. 12, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

Descendant of founding American files 50th mandate lawsuit

A Baptist small business owner whose ancestors fought religious persecution as founding Americans has filed the 50th lawsuit challenging the... Read more

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Pope spends half hour asking Mary for protection

Pope Francis made a private visit to Saint Mary Major Basilica this morning and prayed for half an hour at... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan speaks at the North American College on March 13, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis to cardinals: 'I hope God forgives you'

The newly elected Pope Francis joked with cardinals over dinner telling them he hopes God forgives them for having chosen... Read more

Fr. Federico Lombardi explains the March 13, 2013 election of Pope Francis, the choice of his name, and his first actions. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis' personality begins to change routines

At the first press briefing of Pope Francis' pontificate, a more detailed picture of the new Church’s leader and some... Read more

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Argentine president, bishops congratulate Pope Francis

Within hours of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires being elected as Pope Francis, political and religious leaders from... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Sistine Chapel on March 14, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Without Christ crucified, Church a 'pitiful' organization, Pope says

The day after he was elected, Pope Francis emphasized that every believer – including bishops, cardinals and Popes – must... Read more

Rally for the Pope in Denver, Colorado. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Youthful Denver rally cheers on Pope Francis

After the election of Pope Francis, a crowd of enthusiastic young Catholics gathered in Denver Wednesday afternoon to show their... Read more

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Mass for Chavez in Rome described as act of Christian love

A Venezuelan priest who concelebrated a Mass in Rome for the repose of the soul of President Hugo Chavez said... Read more

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Pope Francis seen as humble man who can unite, rebuild Church

American Catholic scholars and commentators praised Pope Francis as a spiritual leader for our times, with the ability to unify... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Former Vatican diplomat sees wisdom of Holy Spirit in Pope's election

Despite “seeming anomalies” in the election of Pope Francis, a former ambassador to the Vatican said that seeing the event... Read more