Archive for March 12, 2013
Catholics see moral complications in drone usage
Amid continued debate over the use of drone strikes, Catholic thinkers warned that the U.S. drone program – particularly when... Read more
Young adult uses marathon to pursue her vocation
A California-native is running 26.2 miles to support her vocation as a cloistered nun. But before Jenn Garza can join... Read more
Cardinal Sodano prays for Pope generous in charity
The dean of the College of Cardinals celebrated Mass this morning and prayed for a new Pope that will embrace... Read more
Cardinals will begin conclave with songs, prayers and oaths
The doors of the Sistine Chapel will be closed this evening with the declaration “extra omnes” – everyone out, beginning... Read more
Black smoke, no Pope yet
Black smoke rose from the chimney atop the Vatican's Sistine Chapel at 7:42 p.m. local time on March 12, signaling... Read more
Denver archbishop laments passage of civil unions bill
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver called the Colorado legislature's passage of a civil unions bill a “regrettable move” harming families,... Read more
Businessmen join in spiritual bouquet for cardinal electors
The Catholic Business Journal is encouraging its readers, radio audience and online subscribers to join in a spiritual bouquet to... Read more
Vatican details how new smoke signals are produced
Varying chemical compounds have replaced wet straw and pitch to produce the Vatican smoke signal that is used to communicate... Read more
Congress, UN petitioned for release of Iranian pastor
Efforts have intensified to free an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his work as a Christian pastor, with religious... Read more
New Facebook game draws from 'The Bible' TV series
A Christian game developer has launched a new Facebook game based on the History Channel mini-series “The Bible,” aiming to... Read more
