Archive for July 1, 2013
Pope Francis' first encyclical to be released July 5
Pope Francis’ first encyclical will be published on Friday, July 5, the Vatican has announced. Read more
Prayer is 'negotiating with the Lord,' says Pope
At his homily for daily Mass at Saint Martha House, Pope Francis called Abraham's bargaining with the Lord for the... Read more
Pope will travel to Italian island to pray for immigrants
Pope Francis will travel to the southern Italian island of Lampedusa on July 8 to pray for immigrants who died... Read more
Ignoring human nature harms marriage, says cardinal
After the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the federal Defense of Marriage Act, an Italian cardinal said that recognizing gay... Read more
Vatican Bank director, deputy announce resignations
Paolo Cipriani, director of the IOR, or “Vatican Bank,” resigned today, along with his deputy, Massimo Tulli, “in the best... Read more
Lincoln bishop: strengthen faith to restore religious freedom
The recent threats against religious freedom are an opportunity for the faithful to grow closer to God through prayer, fasting... Read more
Hobby Lobby gets temporary reprieve from mandate fines
A district court has ruled that the national craft chain Hobby Lobby may move forward with its lawsuit against the... Read more
