Archive for July 8, 2013

Fr.Ibrahim Alsabagh speaks to CNA on July 4, 2013 at the Church of Sts. Fabian and Venantius. ?w=200&h=150

Murdered Syrian priest's friend feels closeness of martyrdom

Franciscan Friar Ibrahim Alsabagh says that remembering the June 23 killing of his friend, a Syrian priest, at a Mass... Read more

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Chilean archbishop donates inheritance to help college students

The archbishop of Concepcion, Chile, has donated a $50,000 inheritance to a Catholic university in the city to establish a... Read more

Vatican press office director Father Federico Lombardi appears at a March 5, 2013 press conference. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Consistory to pick canonization dates could be in September

The director of the Holy See’s Press Office says the consistory of cardinals which will discuss the canonization of Bl.... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis invites homeless to dine at Vatican

On July 1 Pope Francis invited a group of 200 homeless individuals to dinner at the Vatican, where they were served in... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Comfort makes us indifferent to suffering of migrants, Pope says

Seeking to “reawaken” consciences, Pope Francis visited an Italian island which is the destination of African emigrants and said that... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York speaks during a press conference at the 2012 USCCB Fall General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Bishops say concerns remain over final contraception mandate

After an initial analysis of the finalized HHS mandate, the U.S. bishops are warning that despite changes, the regulation still... Read more