Archive for September 21, 2013

Auxiliary Bishop Stephen Robson, Msgr. Leo Cushley and Archbishop Philip Tartaglia, Apostolic Administrator. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of St. Andrews and Edinburgh.?w=200&h=150

New Scotland archbishop encouraged by Pope Francis

Monsignor Leo Cushley, who will be consecrated a bishop and installed as Archbishop of Saint Andrews and Edinburgh on Saturday,... Read more

Participants at a seminar at the United Nations, Sept. 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Development goals must respect life and family, UN told

A return to the “basics” of human rights would help achieve the U.N.'s Millennial Development Goals in a way that... Read more

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Pope’s interview prompts flurry of media reactions

A lengthy interview with Pope Francis published yesterday by a Jesuit publication has sparked a flood of news reports, as... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Christ's gaze is life changing, Pope says

 In his homily on the Feast of St. Matthew, Pope Francis reflected on the disciple’s radical conversion experience when Christ... Read more

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American among wave of papal appointments, confirmations

Pope Francis made several key decisions in establishing his Curia today, appointing new officials and confirming others in their positions... Read more

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J., has been elected Pope Francis. ?w=200&h=150

Rediscover beauty in communication, Pope tells experts

Pope Francis spoke to Church officials and social communications experts from around the world, encouraging them to focus on leading... Read more