Archive for May 21, 2013

Monsignor Ralph Heskett leading the Rosary with Blessed Sacrament exposed on June 15, 2012.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Global rosary relay to encourage prayer for priests

The Global Rosary Relay for Priests’ fourth annual event will take place this June 7, providing an opportunity for worldwide... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Cloning shows science must dialogue with philosophy

The recent production of stem cells from cloned human embryos has prompted a researcher to consider the need for scientists... Read more

Pope Francis presides of Pentecost Sunday Mass in St. Peter's Square on May 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican spokesman denies Pope conducted exorcism

Pope Francis did not perform an exorcism when he prayed over a young disabled man in St. Peter’s Square on... Read more

Carlos and Kim Caudillo stand in the debris of their home after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, Okla. ?w=200&h=150

Pope praying for children, others struck by Oklahoma tornado

Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people... Read more

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Pope Francis helped young addict in struggle against drugs

According to an Argentine priest, Pope Francis when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires helped save a young mailman from... Read more

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Former Newark priest arrested after breaking court agreement

After violating the terms of an understanding with local prosecutors, a priest who recently resigned from ministry with the Newark... Read more

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Pope: power struggles outside Jesus' vision of Church

While acknowledging that power struggles have existed in the Church since it began, Pope Francis said Jesus’ teaching on power... Read more

People walk through a damaged area near the Moore Warren Theater after a powerful tornado ripped through the area on May 20, 2013 in Moore, OK. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Oklahoma bishop supports those grieving in Moore

Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City traveled to Moore today to give his support and concern to those devastated... Read more

First Prayer in Congress, September 1774, in Carpenters Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Supreme Court could give landmark ruling on public prayer

In a move that could have national consequences for prayer in public life, the U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Dolan, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, speaks at the fall General Assembly on Nov. 14, 2013.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Church, political leaders extend prayers to Oklahoma victims

Following a devastating tornado in Oklahoma on May 20, Church leaders and national figures from the offered their prayers and... Read more