Archive for November 14, 2013

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone at the Vatican's New Synod Hall on Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Cardinal Bertone: Vatican secretary of state has pastoral task

As the Vatican's Secretary of State is also a bishop, his diplomatic action must take into consideration pastoral and missionary... Read more

Bishops pray together before the start of the first session of the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops unanimously reaffirm opposition to HHS mandate

At their annual fall gathering in Baltimore, the U.S. bishops issued a message voicing their continued opposition to the federal... Read more

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Priest formerly of Newark agrees to seek laicization

A priest formerly of the Newark archdiocese, accused of sexual abuse, will apply to be removed from the priesthood instead... Read more

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

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: Kingdom of God 'comes by wisdom'

In his daily homily, Pope Francis warned against the ‘spirit of curiosity’ which can lead us away from God, stating... Read more

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Vatican intervenes to clarify marriage teaching in Germany

The head of the Vatican’s doctrine office has written to the archbishop emeritus of Freiburg im Breisgau, reaffirming that Catholics... Read more

People pray before the Miraculous statue of Jesus (Black Nazarene) at Quiapo Church in Manila. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Tagle to typhoon victims: You are not alone

Cardinal Luis Antonio Tagle of Manila has called for a day of prayer and fasting in solidarity with all those... Read more