Archive for August 15, 2013

Migrant workers from Mexico pick cucumbers on a farm in Blackwater, Virginia. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Most Americans would find immigration wait 'unthinkable'

While undocumented immigrants often face blame for circumventing U.S. law, American immigration policy is so broken that it produces wait... 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

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Suspended Vatican accountant linked to suspect spiritual group

The Vatican accountant who was recently suspended for allegedly trying to smuggle $26 million had been part of a group... Read more

World Youth Day participants at Mile High Stadium in Denver, 1993. ?w=200&h=150

Denver archdiocese: World Youth Day launched spiritual revolution

In 1992, Denver was one of three American cities that had been vying to host World Youth Day the following... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope donates 100,000 euros to poor dioceses in Argentina

Pope Francis has sent a message to Catholics in Argentina encouraging them to “unceasingly” reach out to help those in... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at Castel Gandolfo before the Sunday Angelus on July 14, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Mary is with us in our struggles, Pope Francis teaches

During his homily for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Pope Francis said that this feast helps us reflect... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope celebrates Mass with hosts made by Argentine prisoner

Since July 18, Pope Francis has been celebrating Mass each day in the chapel at St. Martha's Residence with hosts... Read more

Pope Francis lays flowers at the foot of the statue of Our Lady of Lujan on May 8, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope tells nuns that they are like Mary, opening heaven

While visiting a convent of Poor Clare nuns yesterday, Pope Francis said that “a consecrated woman is a little like... Read more

Egyptian security forces clear Cairo protest camps Aug 14-2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope, religious freedom advocates lament Egyptian violence

Pope Francis joined proponents of religious liberty in voicing grief at the “painful news” of more than 600 deaths and... Read more