Archive for August 8, 2013
Possible sainthood cause for Chesterton sparks excitement
Devotees of the English writer and Catholic apologist G.K. Chesterton rejoiced at the news that a Catholic bishop in England... Read more
Cooperate with gift of grace, exhorts Cardinal George
Through the “miracle of grace,” the faithful are able to be vessels for God’s will, overcoming their earthly desires while... Read more
Pope fervently praying for apartment gas explosion victims
Pope Francis is “deeply saddened” to hear about the 11 people killed and 60 injured by a natural gas explosion... Read more
Pope strengthens financial crimes laws, oversight body
Pope Francis has issued a declaration that increases the power of the Financial Information Authority and continues the Vatican's efforts... Read more
Mysterious Missouri priest showed up to pray with crash victim
After emergency responders spent an hour trying to remove a young woman from her wrecked car near Center, Mo., a... Read more
US asks for investigation into Cuban dissident's death
The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, Samantha Power, has called for an investigation into the death of the founder... Read more
Before Pope's election, conclave warned of Europe's waning faith
When Cardinal Prospero Grech delivered a meditation to the cardinal-electors at the beginning of the 2013 conclave, he emphasized the... Read more
Bishops say confusion around CRS in Madagascar cleared up
The U.S. bishop who chairs the board of Catholic Relief Services said that local Church leaders in Madagascar have given... Read more
