Archive for July 5, 2013

Pope Francis rides through St Peters Square after Mass on April 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Release of Pope Francis' first encyclical stresses beauty of faith

The first encyclical of Pope Francis – which had been started by the former Pope, Benedict XVI – has been... Read more

Pope John Paul II Visits United Nations. ?w=200&h=150

Former Popes John Paul II and John XXIII to be canonized

Pope Francis has approved the cause for canonization of two previous Popes, Blessed John Paul II and Blessed John XXIII. Read more

Fr. Giuseppe Costa speaks to CNA in Rome.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

New encyclical is a spiritual 'light,' says Vatican publisher

At its title suggests, “Lumen Fidei,” – the first encyclical by Pope Francis, released July 5 – is truly a... Read more

Archbishop Rino Fisichella, President of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, in the VPO Feb. 5, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican archbishop: encyclical offers insight into Francis' style

A Vatican archbishop believes that the first encyclical issued by Pope Francis provides an “introduction” to the Pontiff’s teaching and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for his installation on March 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

In encyclical, Pope says 'light of faith' must transform lives

In his first encyclical, “Lumen Fidei,” or “The Light of Faith,” Pope Francis highlighted the need to let Christ’s love... Read more