Archive for October 23, 2013

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By Adelaide Mena

Report on theology society both 'encouraging, saddening'

A spiritual theology professor has said that an internal report acknowledging the Catholic Theological Society of America excludes more-orthodox and... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Archbishop Müller affirms Catholic marriage, urges care for divorced

The Vatican’s head official on doctrinal matters has reaffirmed that Catholics in irregular marital unions after divorce cannot receive communion,... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square on September 25, 2013 during his General Audience ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Mary is united to Christ in the 'martyrdom' of her heart

In his weekly general audience, the Pope continued his catechesis on the Church, reflecting today on the importance of Mary... Read more

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Pope Francis draws non-believers to notice Gospel, cardinal says

The president of the Pontifical Council for Culture, Cardinal Gianfranco Ravasi, said that in the first six months of his... Read more

Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst of Limburg, June, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

German bishop on leave while 'luxury' charges scrutinized

A German bishop at the center of intense media controversy for allegedly living a luxurious lifestyle will take a leave... Read more

HHS secretary Kathleen Sebelius listens as President Obama announces the contraceptive mandate, Jan. 12, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

Catholic groups file suit in DC court against HHS mandate

Catholic organizations in Washington, D.C., and Thomas Aquinas College, have filed a suit against the Obama administration, asking for a... Read more

Miss Philippines, Megan Young is crowned Miss World 2013 on Sept. 28, 2013 in Nusa Dua, Indonesia. ?w=200&h=150

Beauty queen promotes morality in recent interview

The first ever Filipina-American to be crowned Miss World revealed her traditional values in a recent television interview.  Read more