Archive for November 12, 2013

Ludovine de la Rochere, president of La Manif Pour Tous, a French pro-marriage movement. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

French movement to protect marriage is welcoming of all

A French movement dedicated to the understanding of marriage as an institution between a man and a woman has assembled... Read more

Dr. Carolyn Woo, President of Catholic Relief Services, speaks to the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Bishops asked to hold collection for Typhoon Haiyan relief

U.S. Bishops gathered at their fall general assembly in Baltimore were asked to hold a special collection for victims of... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York speaks during a press conference at the 2012 USCCB Fall General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Cardinals: poverty, religious freedom are part of Church's social message

Pope Francis’ message of concern for the poor is one that is echoed in the U.S., as part of a... Read more

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Kurtz elected president of US bishops' conference

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville as its next president, giving national... Read more

Ambassador Jaime Feinzaig, Costa Rican ambassador to Italy, speaks with CNA on Nov. 8 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Costa Rica ambassador praises 'paternal' heart of Pope Francis

The Costa Rican ambassador to Italy praised Pope Francis for his example and attention to the poor, speaking also of... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: the hands of God are 'blistered by love'

In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled how God formed man with his own hand, emphasizing that he is a... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore J. Cordileone takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Bishops extend initiative for life, marriage, religious liberty

The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more

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Bishops create new staff position to aid post-abortion healing

The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more

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US bishops to address 'pervasive' challenges of pornography

The U.S. bishops have overwhelmingly approved the creation of a statement on pornography to address the “serious pastoral challenges” and... Read more