Archive for November 6, 2013

Vietnamese Catholic youth animators at the encounter pilgrimage camp. ?w=200&h=150

Vietnamese youth pledge to journey alongside Christ

A large group of Vietnamese Catholic youth living in Thailand recently participated in a faith encounter pilgrimage camp there, renewing... Read more

Pro-life advocates pray with a statue of Our Lady of Fatima in front of the Planned Parenthood Surgical Center in Albuquerque, March 20, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Grassroots effort could end late-term abortion in Albuquerque

A citizen-initiated ordinance to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy in Albuquerque, N.M., will receive a vote on Nov.... Read more

USCCB 2012 Fall General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

Ten prelates nominated for US bishops' conference president

Ten bishops are nominees to become the next president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the group's general... Read more

Shane Victorino of the Boston Red Sox rounds the bases during Game Six of the 2013 World Series, Oct. 30, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Red Sox outfielder's father praises baseballer's accomplishments

The father of Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino is “very proud” of both his son’s accomplishments at the World... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims during his General Audience on Sept. 25, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Charity is the 'greatest richness' of Church, says Pope

During his general audience today, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of participating in the Church’s spiritual goods in order... Read more

The complete letter from the papal nuncio to the Catholic Bishops in the United States regarding visionary Ivan Dragicevic, as published by Spirit Daily.?w=200&h=150

CDF bars participation in events assuming truth of Medjugorje

At the direction of the Vatican's head for doctrine, the apostolic nuncio to the U.S. has written a letter stating... Read more

Panel gives presentation on new book “Pray With the Bible, Meditate With the Word” during its launching on Oct. 30, 2013?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

New book aims to re-kindle biblical meditation

The American Bible Society has released a new study guide on how to pray Lectio Divina with the hope that... Read more

 Bishop Salvatore Matano. ?w=200&h=150

Bishop Salvatore Matano appointed to Rochester diocese

Pope Francis today appointed Bishop Salvatore Matano, who had led the Diocese of Burlington since 2005, as Bishop of Rochester,... Read more

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Pope names Alice von Hildebrand to prestigious order

Pope Francis has declared Catholic philosopher, author, and teacher Alice von Hildebrand a Dame Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a man suffering from boils in Saint Peter's Square at the end of his Wednesday general audience, Nov. 6 2013.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis hugs man with tumorous disease

At the end of the Nov. 6 general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis drew attention by warmly embracing... Read more