Archive for June 13, 2013
Church-turned-abortion clinic now a pro-life haven
An encounter with a pro-life center that had previously served as both a house of worship and an abortion clinic... Read more
Zambian bishops encourage 'people-driven' constitution
The Catholic bishops of Zambia have urged locals to be vigilant in calling for a new, “people-driven” constitution to help... Read more
Rabbi calls friend's election to papacy good for dialogue
Rabbi Abraham Skorka believes that Pope Francis’ election offers a chance for Christian-Jewish relationships to grow, especially as the world... Read more
Pueblo bishop resigns due to poor health
Pope Francis announced on June 13 that he has accepted the early resignation of Bishop Fernando Isern of Pueblo, Colo.,... Read more
Pope confident bishops will keep improving dialogue
Pope Francis said he trusts that bishops will continue to improve their dialogue and collaboration with him and with each... Read more
Francis celebrates first Mass in Spanish as Pope
“It feels good,” Pope Francis said today as he celebrated Mass in his native language of Spanish for the first... Read more
Pope confirms faith encyclical nearly done
Pope Francis put aside his prepared remarks this morning and told members of the Synod of Bishops that the encyclical... Read more
Teen attributes recovery from coma to global prayer chain
A year ago, 16 year-old Antonia Cabrera suffered a stroke and was expected to die. Today, she can speak, walk... Read more
Colorado fire draws aid efforts, call for prayers
A massive forest fire in Colorado Springs has destroyed more homes than any previous fire in the state, prompting the... Read more
Vatican diplomat: anti-drug policies should focus on family
Policies to fight drug abuse should reflect the dignity of the human person and build up the family as vital... Read more
Global religious freedom law is ineffective, panel says
Speaking before a congressional subcommittee, religious liberty experts warned that a U.S. law passed 15 years ago to promote international... Read more
Newly-professed sisters celebrated as 'sign of hope'
At a Brooklyn Mass where six Little Sisters of the Poor made their first vows, Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan emphasized... Read more
