Archive for October 15, 2013

Capt. Richard Phillips (R), with U.S. Navy Cmdr. Frank Castellano. ?w=200&h=150

Captain in pirate rescue praises everyday heroism of virtue

The U.S. Navy captain who led the successful effort to rescue a cargo ship captain captured by Somali pirates says... Read more

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Calif. governor vetoes 'unfair' abuse lawsuit bill

California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed more decades-old sexual abuse charges against Catholic... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Cardinal Bertone steps down from role as Vatican Secretary of State

In a farewell ceremony held at the Vatican, former state secretary Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone stepped down from the position –... 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

By Elise Harris

Pope cautions against idolatry which punctures, 'stifles' the faith

In his daily Mass homily, Pope Francis warned of the presence of idolatry in our lives, urging each person present... Read more

Inside the church of Our Lady of the Assumption and Saint Gregory, Warwick Street. ?w=200&h=150

Ordinariate Use unites Anglican tradition to Catholic Church

The introduction of a new Ordinariate Use liturgy for groups of former Anglicans is uniting some of their old traditions... Read more

Rene Brulhart, Director of the Vatican Financial Information Authority, speaks to the press about the Vatican's finances on May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican implements state of the art financial transparency efforts

The Holy See's new anti-money laundering law signals that the Vatican is clearly taking the path to full financial transparency,... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Supreme Court term touches on prayer, religious liberty

The 2013-2014 Supreme Court term, which began Oct. 7, will address several prominent issues in the public square, including freedom... Read more

Archbishiop Vincenzo Paglia, April 16, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Devotion of next bishops' synod to family 'providential'

The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, told CNA it was “providential” that Pope Francis... Read more