Archive for November 13, 2013

Swiss Guards march through Vatican City.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican bombing in WWII was work of Italian fascists, author says

Following the 70th anniversary of the bombing of the Vatican in World War II, the author of a new book... Read more

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone at the Vatican's New Synod Hall on Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican Secretary of State expected in office on Saturday

Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Vatican City's Secretary of State, who has reportedly been ill, will arrive in Rome next Saturday to... Read more

Sacred Heart of Jesus.?w=200&h=150

Portsmouth bishop to consecrate diocese at Year of Faith's end

Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth has announced that as a conclusion to the Year of Faith, he will consecrate the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his General Audience on Nov. 13, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Baptism is a 'bath of regeneration,' says Pope

During his general audience, Pope Francis devoted his reflections to the sacrament of Baptism, stating that it opens the door... Read more

Pope Francis gives a thumbs up to youth on July 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis most popular name online, survey says

A new global survey has revealed that Pope Francis has topped the list of names most mentioned on the internet... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 30, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope thanks boy for entrusting him to guardian angel

A 16 year-old Argentine boy who suffers from chronic encephalopathy – a brain disorder – was moved by a letter... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley in Rome, Feb. 4, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Church’s poverty work merits recognition, cardinal says

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has said that the Catholic Church’s work in addressing poverty needs to be made “front... Read more

(L-R) Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville and Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, Nov 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

US bishops' new leaders commit to protecting human dignity

The incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life... Read more