Archive for December 6, 2013
Over 10,000 youth to send birthday card to Pope Francis
More than 10,000 young people have signed a giant birthday card for Pope Francis, offering their prayers and well-wishes for... Read more
Book on Vatican art walks a course of spiritual exercises
The director of the Vatican Museums' art patrons program has authored “Meditations on Vatican Art,” a collection of images of... Read more
Asian bishops encourage biblically-based apostolates
The Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences is hosting a seminar on biblical apostolates and the new evangelization this weekend, drawing... Read more
Mandela’s legacy is one of 'reconciliation,' priest says
In wake of the passing of Nelson Mandela, spokesman for South Africa’s Episcopal Conference lauded his political achievements, stating that... Read more
Pope Francis lauds Mandela's creation of a 'new South Africa'
After the death of former South African president Nelson Mandela, Pope Francis issued a letter offering condolences to his family... Read more
Vatican group for minors' protection may work with Jesuit center
The Church's latest step toward the prevention of the sexual abuse of minors is the newly-announced Vatican commission, which is... Read more
Sri Lankan Catholics bid farewell to former apostolic nuncio
The bishops, priests, and religious of Sri Lanka celebrated a Mass of thanksgiving Dec. 2 to show appreciation for their... Read more
Jesuit theologian remembered for scholarship, joyfulness
Catholic theologian and professor Father Edward T. Oakes, S.J. died in St. Louis Dec. 6, prompting his colleagues to remember... Read more
