Archive for April 24, 2013

A Reason Open to God by Bendict XVI, collected and edited by J. Steven Brown, Ph.D., P.E..?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Editor says Benedict outlined link between God, reason

In his speeches and writings on universities, Benedict XVI constantly focused on the need for reason to be open to... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan, archbishop of New York.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Cardinal Dolan honored by evangelicals for leadership

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York will receive the 2013 William Wilberforce Award this weekend from a group of... Read more

Father Martin Rhonheimer, professor of political philosophy and ethics at the Pontifical University of Santa Croce. Photo courtesy of Fr. Rhonheimer.?w=200&h=150

Theologian: Same-sex civil unions discriminate against married couples

After a Vatican official stated that the Church could support same-sex civil unions, a Swiss theologian is saying that if... Read more

Pope Francis gives his blessing at the Wednesday general audience on April 24, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope urges Christians to remember final judgment

Christians should not be frightened of the final judgment but should let it affect how they live, Pope Francis told... Read more

Archbishop Rino Fisichella (center) presents the upcoming Year of Faith events at an April 24, 2013 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

Pope to welcome 70,000 youths, confirm 44

Pope Francis will be receiving over 70,000 young people when he offers the Sacrament of Confirmation to 44 of them... Read more

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Church is a love story, Pope Francis says

The Church is not merely “a human enterprise,” but “a love story,” said Pope Francis, and the faithful must remember... Read more

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Feminist group hurls water, insults at archbishop

Four semi-nude feminist protestors attacked Archbishop Andre-Joseph Leonard of Malinas-Brussels during a recent conference on freedom of expression.  Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Kidnapped bishops spur call for religious freedom promotion

The recent kidnapping of two Orthodox bishops in Syria has a former diplomat urging the U.S. government to make religious... Read more

Christ the King Chapel on the campus of Franciscan University of Steubenville.?w=200&h=150

Franciscan University to host Dietrich von Hildebrand project

Franciscan University of Steubenville has partnered with the Dietrich von Hildebrand Legacy Project to help secure the devout Catholic philosopher's... Read more