Archive for November 18, 2013

Archbishop Tempesta of Rio de Janeiro speaks in Mexico City, Nov. 16, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Rio archbishop calls for 'missionary disciples' in Americas

The Church in the Americas will be strengthened only by faithful Catholics whose lives of witness flow from their relationship... Read more

Msgr. Frisina speaks with CNA on Nov. 11, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican composer seeks to portray Bible through music

A well-known composer and professor in Rome has revealed his goal of depicting the Bible through musical composition, stressing that... Read more

Pope Francis greets children as they arrive in Vatican City aboard a train during the Journey of Beauty event June 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to release first apostolic exhortation

The Vatican announced today that Pope Francis will officially deliver his first post-synodal apostolic exhortation to coincide with the end... 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 warns against dangers of 'adolescent progressivism'

In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned against modern society's push for a unified secular ideology, saying that this does... Read more

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

New rules for Vatican financial oversight approved by Pope

Pope Francis on Nov. 15 approved a new document on the rules for the Holy See's financial oversight agency to... Read more

Anti-Christian slogan on Saint Cyril Church in Cairo, Aug. 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Minorities face religious liberty threats worldwide, experts say

Members of minority religious communities, particularly Christians in the Middle East, face grave persecution around the world, religious freedom experts... Read more