Archive for January 21, 2013

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Berlin archdiocese undergoing significant restructuring

Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki has finalized plans to cut the number of churches in the Archdiocese of Berlin by over... Read more

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Pope's secretary did not pose for 'Vanity Fair' photo

A source at the Vatican says that Archbishop Georg Ganswein – the prefect of the Papal Household and personal secretary... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington, D.C. speaks during a press conference in the Vatican Press Office.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal says MLK's witness shows need for cultural conscience

The momentous life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., indicate the important role of faith as the conscience... Read more

Msgr. Francis Kelly is installed as a Canon of St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 20, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope selects American priest for rare St. Peter's job

For the first time in the 21st century, Pope Benedict XVI has made an American priest a canon of St.... Read more

Chief Justice John Roberts administers the oath of office to President Obama during the official swearing-in ceremony in the Blue Room Jan. 20, 2013. Official White House Photo by Lawrence Jackson.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Obama says 'gay marriage' necessary for national progress

As he entered his second term as U.S. President, Barack Obama stressed the need to modernize American values through changes... Read more