Archive for July 18, 2013

Dangers to the Faith, Recognizing Catholicism's 21st-Century Opponents by Al Kresta. Courtesy of Our Sunday Visitor.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Book aims to help Catholics transform culture for Christ

Radio host Al Kresta’s new book is meant to help Catholics respond to the arguments of their opponents, stressing the... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Congressman urges focus on human rights abuses in North Korea

In spite of international attention on North Korea’s restrictive political regime, a top member of the Congressional human rights commission... Read more

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Vatican: Change of Popes 'intensified' World Youth Day

A Vatican spokesman said the change of Popes which occurred from the announcement of World Youth Day to its fruition... Read more

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US axes AIDS relief funding to Church in South Africa

The United States has stopped funding AIDS relief programs in South Africa organized by the Catholic Church, handing the money... Read more

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Pope grieves over WYD bus accident in French Guiana

Pope Francis shared his condolences after hearing of a deadly traffic accident in French Guiana involving a bus that was... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis will visit slum, not use popemobile in Rio

During next week's World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis will be staying in a modest residency, visiting... Read more

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John Paul II film festival seeks movies 'that inspire'

Preparing for its fourth event in recent years, a Florida-based international film festival named for Pope John Paul II is... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Indulgences not a 'magical formula,' canon lawyer explains

In contrast with media reports of “time off of purgatory” for Pope Francis' Twitter followers, a canon lawyer says indulgences... Read more

 The Institute for Religious Works, or the Vatican Bank as it is commonly known, June 28, 2013 (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

New Vatican bank official reportedly part of 'gay lobby'

The priest appointed last month as an interim prelate of the so-called Vatican Bank is associated with the “gay lobby”... Read more

George Zimmerman (R) stands as the jury arrives to deliver the verdict at the Seminole County Criminal Justice Center. ?w=200&h=150

Black pastors call for peace amid Trayvon Martin protests

Reacting to the protests and scattered violence in response to the verdict in the Florida trial of George Zimmerman for... Read more