Archive for September 3, 2013

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: 'meek light' of Christ brings peace and the cross

While the light of Jesus is powerful enough to cast out demons, it is a peaceful and humble light that... Read more

Dome of St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

New Vatican Secretary of State was 'messenger of peace'

Archbishop Pietro Parolin, the new Vatican Secretary of State, is being praised by a Venezuelan cardinal as a “messenger of... Read more

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Bertone says time as Secretary of State was positive

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has offered a positive assessment of his nearly seven year-long tenure as Vatican Secretary of State, which... Read more

Father Vincent Twomey, Benedict's former student at the Mariapoli Center in Castel Gandolfo, Italy on September 1, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Students of Benedict XVI gather for Mass, annual dialogue

Former students of Benedict XVI met for the first time without him this year for their annual “Schülerkreis” discussions, although... Read more

A makeshift memorial for slain Australian college student Christopher Lane outside the neighborhood where he was killed. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Okla. 'thrill kill' denounced as rejection of human dignity

A recent alleged “thrill kill” in Oklahoma reveals a blatant lack of respect for the dignity of human life that... Read more