Archive for April 18, 2013

Part of a student's letter to a seminarian. Courtesy of John Tirado, NJ State Council, Knights of Columbus.?w=200&h=150

School kids support seminarians through letter campaign

Catholic men studying to be priests have expressed their “deepest appreciation” for words and prayers of encouragement from grade school... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family. ?w=200&h=150

Imprisoned American pastor reportedly weak from torture

Human rights advocates are warning that the health of an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith is... Read more

Patriarch Gregory III Laham at press conference in Basilica Santa Maria in Cosmedin. ?w=200&h=150

Syrian patriarch asks Vatican to increase peace efforts

The most powerful Catholic leader in Syria met Pope Francis today to ask the Vatican to get more involved in... Read more

Pope Francis preaches April 17, 2013 in the chapel of St. Martha's residence. ?w=200&h=150

Without evangelization Church becomes babysitter, Pope warns

If Catholics do not proclaim Jesus with their lives, then the Church becomes “not the mother, but the babysitter,” Pope... Read more

Bishop-designate David J. Walkowiak of the Diocese of Grand Rapids, Mich. speaks at a April 18 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis appoints new bishop to Grand Rapids

Father David J. Walkowiak, a priest of the Cleveland diocese, was appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids, Mich., on April 18... Read more

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Pope uses Twitter to mobilize prayers for Texas victims

Pope Francis tweeted a prayer request for the victims of a fertilizer plant explosion in Texas.  Read more

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Pope phones Argentine shoemaker for shoe repairs

Pope Francis, who has quickly become known for his austere style, will continue using his simple black shoes and has... Read more

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Bishop laments 'gay marriage' approval in New Zealand

Archbishop John Dew of Wellington, president of the Bishops’ Conference of New Zealand, has expressed profound sadness over the authorization... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley celebrates Mass at Domus Galilee during a pilgrimage to the Holy Land. ?w=200&h=150

Prayer vigils offer solidarity after Boston attack

In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, people of diverse faith backgrounds are uniting in prayer for the victims... Read more

Locals console each other after a fertilizer plant explosion n West, Texas. ?w=200&h=150

Austin diocese responds to Texas plant explosion

As the state reacts to a massive fertilizer plant explosion, Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph S. Vasquez of Austin have... Read more