Archive for April 19, 2013

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Italian bishops launch TV program on stunning cathedral

The Italian bishops' conference have produced a twelve-part television series presenting the Creed from  Sicily's Monreale cathedral, a 12th century... Read more

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Pope's Curia reform council reflects Church diversity

The eight cardinals Pope Francis has chosen to advise him on church governance and reform of the Curia come from... Read more

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Pope: answering God with the heart protects against ideologies

Pope Francis spent his homily today reflecting on responding to God’s invitations with the heart and not just the intellect,... Read more

Vlade Divac poses with Corporal Urs Breitenmoser and an unnamed Swiss Guard (L to R) inside the barracks on April 18, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren

Former NBA player visits Swiss Guard basketball team

The former Los Angeles Lakers player Vlade Divac was thrilled to meet with the Swiss Guard to discuss sports and... Read more

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Knights of Columbus to help devastated Texas town

The Knights of Columbus have announced a donation drive to help the community of West, Texas after a massive fertilizer... Read more

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Nearly 15,000 French mayors will refuse to marry gay couples

A group of at least 14,900 French mayors has said it will not perform “gay marriages,” even if the government... Read more

Boy Scouts of America salute the flag during the 2010 National Scout Jamboree on Fort AP Hill, Va. DoD photo by Cherie Cullen.?w=200&h=150

Resolution to lift Boy Scouts' gay ban proposed

The Boy Scouts of America have introduced a resolution to reverse a ban on openly gay members, while leaving a... Read more

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Columnist details Mother Angelica's committed spirit

To honor the 90th birthday of Mother Angelica, founder of Eternal Word Television Network, renowned Catholic author Alice von Hildebrand... Read more

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EWTN celebrates Mother Angelica's 90th birthday

The Eternal Word Television Network is celebrating the 90th birthday of its foundress, Mother Angelica, on April 20 with 90... Read more