Archive for June 24, 2013

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia celebrates Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St .Peter's Basilica Oct. 20, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput: Catholics should live their faith 'all in'

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has called on Catholics to be “active witnesses” of their faith, taking inspiration from... Read more

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Pope: Christians called to proclaim Christ even unto death

At his daily Mass at Saint Martha House, Pope Francis said the Church lives to announce Christ to the point... Read more

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Faithful can send intentions for Papal Mass at Brazilian shrine

The Catholic faithful from around the world are invited to send their prayer intentions to the Shrine of Our Lady... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 5, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Fight against secularism unites Jews, Catholics, Pope says

Christians and Jews can work together to challenge the contemporary problems of secularism and disrespect for the human person, Pope... Read more

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Laity Sunday in Mumbai encourages formation in faith

A June 23 seminar in Mumbai, India, sought to help Catholics, including families and young people, commit to living a... Read more

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Indian bishops pray for victims of devastating flood

The Catholic Bishops Conference of India issued a June 21 statement voicing deep “solidarity” and “concern” for victims of severe... Read more

Diane Black (R-Tenn.) speaks at the press conference on Religious Freedom March 5, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Religious freedom erosion threatens all rights, panel says

Federal lawmakers, archdiocesan representatives and leaders of companies and non-profit organizations came together at a Philadelphia forum to publicly support... Read more

Archbishop William Lori addresses the 2012 USCCB Fall General Assembly, Nov 13. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Catholics, Baptists come together over conscience rights bill

Catholic and Baptist leaders are collaborating to ask national legislators to support a bill that would offer conscience protections to... Read more