Archive for March 18, 2013

Pope Francis appears on the balcony of St. Peter's Basilica just after his March 13, 2013 election. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis will shake up more than Vatican schedules

All the Vatican officials will continue in their positions “until otherwise provided” while Pope Francis takes time for “reflection, prayer... Read more

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Pope keeps motto of mercy from Buenos Aires

Pope Francis decided this morning that he would keep both the motto and coat of arms that he used during... Read more

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Priest defends Pope Francis against 'Dirty War' accusations

In a CNA column, professor and priest Father Matthew Lamb dispels allegations that Pope Francis did not speak out against... Read more

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Catholic Marriage Prep success bucking national marital trends

With more couples choosing to use contraception and live together before marriage, the Catholic definition of marriage is more at... Read more

Posters welcoming Pope Francis are spreading across Rome as the city prepares for the newly elected Pope's inauguration on March 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis' inauguration brings world to Rome

Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to converge on St. Peter’s Square March 19 for the installation of Pope... Read more

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Pope possesses wisdom and simplicity, Argentine cardinal says

The retired cardinal of Parana, Argentina, described his friend Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio – now Pope Francis – as an able... Read more

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By Michelle La Rosa

Congressional delegates praise Pope's loving example

Members of Congress traveling to the Vatican for the inaugural Mass of Pope Francis praised the new Pontiff as a... Read more

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By Kate Veik,Kevin J. Jones

Catholic youth congress highlights friendship with Christ

Hundreds of high school students attended the 2013 Convivio Youth Congress in Connecticut March 8-10 to talk about the Christian... Read more