Archive for March 19, 2013
Protest highlights treatment of Coptic Christians in Libya
Christians gathered in front of the Libyan Embassy in Washington, D.C., on March 14 to peacefully protest the recent detainment... Read more
Architect says Churches must be beautiful to reflect faith
Because they help impart the Catholic faith to the world, Church buildings have a responsibility to reflect God's beauty, says... Read more
Everyone must be 'protector' like St. Joseph, Pope says
Pope Francis called on all people to be “protectors,” like Saint Joseph, by watching over and caring for the poor,... Read more
Pilgrim at Pope's Mass: 'Today everyone feels Argentinian'
Everyone felt a little Argentinian and extremely happy today, according to members of diverse religious orders who attended the Pope’s... Read more
Pope sends love to Argentina before inauguration
After asking Argentinians not to come to Rome and give to the poor instead, Pope Francis called a large gathering... Read more
Pope Francis will attend World Youth Day, officials confirm
The president of the Brazilian Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Raymundo Damasceno Assis, has confirmed that Pope Francis will travel to Brazil... Read more
Francis' papal symbols linked to past Popes
When Pope Francis was installed as Bishop of Rome today, the two major symbols of the authority he received were... Read more
Pope Francis honored in special Buenos Aires Mass
Archbishop Emil Paul Tscherrig, apostolic nuncio to Argentina, celebrated a special Mass of Thanksgiving to offer gratitude and prayers for... Read more
Papal agency working to help displaced Syrians
Catholic Near East Welfare Association is working with local Churches in and around Syria to help refugees and those who... Read more
Protestant seminary to keep positive ties with Church
Fuller Theological Seminary, a leading center for the formation of evangelical Protestant pastors, will continue to promote positive relations with... Read more
