Archive for October 1, 2013
Cardinal calls faithful to share pro-life message of mercy
Citing the words of Pope Francis, the leader of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee called the faithful to open their... Read more
Poverty challenge asks Americans to live on four liters of water a day
A project encouraging Americans to live for a few days on the bare minimum of water will help them understand... Read more
Pope experienced a 'great light' before accepting the papacy
In a recent interview, Pope Francis shared a mystical experience he had shortly before accepting the role as Bishop of... Read more
Charity without meekness and humility is sterile, Pope reflects
On the feast of St. Therese of Lisieux, Pope Francis praised the saint for her exemplary humility and meekness, praying... Read more
Benedict could attend canonizations, Vatican spokesman says
The director of the Holy See’s Press Office announced that Benedict XVI could participate in the canonization ceremony next April... Read more
Pope to atheist: all people can receive grace, seek the Good
Emphasizing that grace is available to all people, Pope Francis stressed dialogue and encounter rather than proselytism and underscored the... Read more
Taxpayer-funded abortions part of health care law, report says
Federal taxpayer funds could subsidize tens of thousands of abortions each year through the health care legislation that is continuing... Read more
Catholics continue to have lowest divorce rates, report finds
Recent studies on marriage show that while their rates of divorce are significant, U.S. Catholics are less likely to divorce... Read more
