Archive for November 22, 2013

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

US bishops' president: Pope calls us to 'see the person first'

The new leader of the U.S. bishops said that Pope Francis is calling Catholics to follow Christ in the Gospels... Read more

A golden rose sent from Pope Francis to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City on Nov. 18, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis sends golden rose to Our Lady of Guadalupe

Cardinal Marc Ouellet, president of the Pontifical Commission for Latin America, presented a golden rose from Pope Francis to Our... Read more

Archbishop Rino Fisichella, president of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelisation, in the VPO Feb. 5, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

New Catholics remind us to take faith seriously, archbishop notes

Reflecting on the end of the Year of Faith, a Vatican official says the witness of those joining the Church... Read more

Dr. Cristoph von Ritter speaks with CNA on Nov. 21, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Doctor warns of 'utilitarian' anthropology in care of elderly

During a conference for health care workers, a Swiss doctor spoke of the world’s increasing elderly population, noting the importance... Read more

President John F Kennedy. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholics remember sorrow of JFK assassination

The 50th anniversary of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s assassination has prompted many Catholics to remember the first Catholic president’s... Read more

Supporters of Pastor Saeed Abedini kneel to pray at a prayer vigil and rally in Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Social media campaign calls for pastor's release from Iranian prison

More than 3,000 people used social media on Nov. 21 to call for the release of a pastor imprisoned in... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square on March 19, 2013 before his Papal Inauguration Mass. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: adoration 'most important point' of faith communities

In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis reflected on the many reasons that we gather together to pray, noting that... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Priests call Year of Faith a chance to deepen knowledge of God

As the Year of Faith draws to a close, two U.S. priests reflected on faith and the new evangelization, noting... Read more