Archive for January 28, 2013

Pope Benedict XVI prays in St. Peter's Basilica on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

Pope stunned by Brazilian night club tragedy

Pope Benedict XVI is shocked at the deaths of 233 people at a Brazilian night club on Sunday and is... Read more

Deacons from St. Paul's Seminary pray the rosary at St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 16, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican Rosary begins live broadcast

The Vatican is now broadcasting the Rosary live every weekday from St. Peter's Square.  Read more

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Church in Brazil united with victims of nightclub fire

The bishops and Catholic faithful across Brazil are voicing solidarity with the families of the 233 young people who died... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at an April 2012 audience. ?w=200&h=150

Pope examines society's acceptance of unstable relationships

As he spoke to the Church’s highest court, which often deals with issues related to marriage, Pope Benedict highlighted the... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedin with his family.?w=200&h=150

Iran's eight-year sentence for Christian pastor draws outcry

Christian pastor Saeed Abedini's sentence of eight years in prison by an Iranian judge for allegedly threatening local security with... Read more

Pro-Life supporters walk through San Francisco during the West Coast March for Life, Jan. 26, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

San Francisco pro-life rally draws 50,000, papal praise

An estimated 50,000 pro-life advocates rallied and marched against abortion in San Francisco for the Walk for Life West Coast... Read more