Archive for July 26, 2013

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput at the March for Life in Washington, DC.?w=200&h=150

Never be afraid to share Gospel, Archbishop Chaput tells youth

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia held three catechetical sessions at World Youth Day, urging youth to follow Christ with humility,... Read more

Pope Francis begins his popemobile tour of the May 15, 2013 general audience in St. Peter's Square. Stephen Driscoll/CNA. ?w=200&h=150

Pope adds meeting with youth detainees to schedule

The Vatican's spokesman says Pope Francis will meet with five local imprisoned youths on Friday morning, and that the Pope... Read more

The Said di Lavor Family made the trip from Brasilia to Rio de Janeiro for the 2013 World Youth Day. Estefania Aguirre/CNA.?w=200&h=150

Brazilian family uses WYD as pro-life opportunity

The Said di Lavor family did not leave their commitment to protecting unborn children at home when they made the... Read more

Bishop Mario Toso, Secretary of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace, speaks to CNA during a Dec. 14, 2012 interview. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican bishop: today's technological dangers foreseen by Humanae Vitae

On its 45th anniversary, Pope Paul VI’s encyclical that upheld the Church’s teaching on birth control is “incredibly up-to-date,” especially... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver gives a catechesis session during World Youth Day in Rio on July 25, 2013. Estefania Aguirre/CNA.?w=200&h=150

Jesus wants intimate friendship, Denver archbishop tells youth

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila encouraged young people attending World Youth Day to move beyond having a surface-level friendship with Jesus... Read more

Pope Francis addresses young people for the Angelus July 26, 2013.?w=200&h=150

Family life the 'privileged' place to receive faith, Pope says

Marking the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne, during his Angelus address today Pope Francis said the transmission of faith... Read more

The Institute for Religious Works or the Vatican Bank as it is commonly known. File Photo CNA.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican-Italy financial pact not linked to Msgr. Scarano case

The Vatican and Italy will soon sign a Memorandum of Understanding between their financial authorities to regulate data exchange, but... Read more

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Pope Francis named 'most influential' world leader on Twitter

A new global communications report calls Pope Francis the most influential world leader on Twitter, who has the second-largest following... Read more

Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett speaks at a press conference to announce the Defending Freedoms project Dec 6, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

US religious freedom commissioners urge foreign policy action

Leaders of the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom say that religious liberty is an “essential element” of human dignity... Read more

Young Catholics in Thailand celebrate the Year of Faith (?w=200&h=150

'Bear witness to faith,' bishop encourages Thai Catholic youth

Several thousand children and teens in Thailand marked the Catholic Church’s Year of Faith by attending a special faith formation... Read more

Ana Maria Cordoba. Courtesy of the Diocese of Arlington.?w=200&h=150

Virginia diocese mourns death of employee in Spanish train wreck

Bishop Paul S. Loverde of Arlington has expressed his condolences over the death of employee Ana Maria Cordoba, who was... Read more

A side altar vandalized with blasphemous graffiti in Santiago de Chile's cathedral, July 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Abortion rights activists vandalize cathedral in Chile

Abortion activists interrupted Mass at the Cathedral of the Chilean capital Santiago the evening of July 25, destroying confessionals and... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims after the Way of the Cross at Copacabana Beach July 26, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Jesus' cross invites us to be smitten by his love, Pope says

The cross of Christ is an invitation for us to fall in love with him and to then reach out... Read more

Facundo (center) traveled across South America on foot to attend World Youth Day. ?w=200&h=150

Teenager crosses South America on foot to see Pope

Unable to afford transportation, a teenage boy traveled 1,829 miles to Rio de Janeiro by foot, hoping to meet Pope... Read more

Thomson Philip shows the rosary Pope Francis gave him (?w=200&h=150

Indian youth recounts 'great' World Youth Day lunch with Pope

Thomson Philip, a young India-born man who lives in New Zealand, can hardly believe he sat next to Pope Francis... Read more

A pilgrim takes time during World Youth Day to speak with a priest July 26, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vocations Fair at WYD seeks to spark reflection

A major part of World Youth Day, the 2013 Vocations Fair offers young people examples of those who have responded... Read more