Archive for October 21, 2013

Vatican's Saint Martha guesthouse. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Attachment to money is a sickness, Pope Francis says

During his daily mass homily Pope Francis warned those in attendance against the idolatry present in greedy hearts, stressing that... Read more

Kenneth F. Hackett, United States Ambassador to the Holy See?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

New US ambassador to Vatican takes the helm in Rome

The recently appointed American ambassador to the Holy See presented his credentials to Pope Francis in a meeting earlier this... Read more

St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican finance reform shows different opinions about process

As Vatican City commits to financial transparency, the hiring of a risk-management company to review the Administration of the Patrimony... Read more

Michael Warsaw, chairman of the board and CEO (L) and Doug Keck, president and COO of Eternal Word Television Network. ?w=200&h=150

EWTN executives Michael Warsaw, Doug Keck, promoted

On Oct. 18, EWTN's board of governors promoted its network president, Michael Warsaw, to chairman of the board, and its... Read more

Thousands of Syrian refugees cross a bridge over the Tigris into Iraq, Aug. 15, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Syrian bishop calls for dialogue, continuing Christian presence

While calling for dialogue between Syria’s Assad regime and moderates among the opposition, a Maronite Catholic bishop has stressed the... Read more

Students from Catholic University of America and their Best Buddies from Bethlehem House visit with Cardinal Wuerl after the White Mass. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

All human life is 'very good' in God's eyes, cardinal says

God “sees a reflection of himself” in all persons, Washington Archbishop Cardinal Donald Wuerl preached to members of the disabled... Read more