Archive for April 3, 2013

Mother Theresia Bonzel. Courtesy of the Sisters of St. Francis.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Colorado miracle spurs German nun's beatification

The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration are thrilled at the approved beatification of their German founder, Mother Maria... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Boston College draws support on condom distribution ban

Despite attacks against Boston College for its prohibition of condom distribution on campus, the school says its rules are similar... Read more

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Pope Francis prays at John Paul II's tomb on anniversary

Pope Francis spent a “long time” kneeling in silent prayer before the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on April... Read more

Pope Francis makes his way through St. Peter's Square during his April 3, 2013 general audience. ?w=200&h=150

Women communicate God's look of love, Pope says

During his second Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said that women’s main role in the Church is to communicate God’s... Read more

ope Francis celebrates Palm Sunday Mass on March 24, 2013 in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis to visit Rome's basilicas before Pentecost

Pope Francis will be praying or celebrating Mass at all four of Rome’s major basilicas between now and Pentecost, as... Read more

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Pope Francis asks for 'gift of tears' to see Risen Christ

During his brief homily at an April 2 Mass at the chapel of St. Marta’s Residence, Pope Francis encouraged the... Read more

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Chile faces criticism for giving morning-after pill to minors

A new norm approved by Chile’s Ministry of Health has met with disapproval for allowing the morning-after pill to be... Read more

Installation of Archbishop Alexander Sample in Portland, Oregon on April 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Sample exhorts Portland to focus on Jesus

Archbishop Alexander Sample was installed as head of the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore. on Tuesday, using his homily to encourage... Read more

The Blessed John Paul II Shrine in Northeast Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

John Paul II exemplified Christian life, chaplain reflects

On the eighth anniversary of the death of Blessed Pope John Paul II, the chaplain of a shrine in his... Read more

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Pro-life club appeals after being denied campus recognition

A pro-life student group at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., is appealing a denial of official recognition, saying that... Read more