Archive for June 17, 2013

Pope Francis during a June 7, 2013 audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania. ?w=200&h=150

Economy, politics must serve man, Pope tells G8

In a message to Britain’s Prime Minister David Cameron, Pope Francis underscored that the “material and spiritual welfare” of every... Read more

Pope Francis greets some of the cardinals who concelebrated Pentecost Mass with him on May 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Interim bank appointment means Pope wants cardinals' advice

The temporary selection of a prelate for the so-called Vatican Bank shows Pope Francis is waiting for the advice of... Read more

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Jesus makes slaps, insults 'nothing,' Pope declares

Jesus makes it possible for Christians to “turn the other cheek” because they have received “all” from him, making slights,... Read more

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Catholic, Orthodox groups unite to promote online safety

A new website launched by the U.S. bishops’ communication department and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America is striving to... Read more

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Quebec euthanasia bill blasted for enshrining 'power to kill'

A Quebec bill to allow lethal drug prescriptions for patients in pain would give doctors “the power to kill” and... Read more

\Cardinal Seán O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal pushes for law to protect pain-capable unborn

The U.S. bishops’ point man on pro-life issues is calling on federal legislators to support a bill that would ban... Read more

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Vatican lawyer not surprised by court's refusal to hear abuse case

A dismissed request that the International Criminal Court investigate U.S. clergy sex abuse as a crime against humanity misunderstands the... Read more