Archive for December 19, 2013

Fr. Lines Folamoelao at a recent meeting in New Zealand. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican documents translated in Tongan spread Church teaching

A priest from the Polynesian country of Tonga has translated two Vatican documents into his native tongue, so as to... Read more

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'Extreme' judicial appointee confirmed to key court position

The confirmation of Cornelia “Nina” Pillard to the D.C. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted concerns from critics worried... Read more

Fr. Faitau Lemantu, of the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago. ?w=200&h=150

Year of Faith vivified parishes in American Samoa, priest reports

According to a local priest, the Year of Faith was a significant kick start to the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago,... Read more

Faithful in the Central African Republic gather to pray for peace. ?w=200&h=150

Seeking hope, Central Africans pray novena for peace

As severe violence continues to afflict the Central African Republic, Catholics are praying a novena for peace and encouraging forgiveness... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Humility is necessary for fruitfulness, emphasizes Pope

Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order... Read more

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Vatican newspaper launches redesigned website

L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican's newspaper, unveiled its revamped website Dec. 17, meant to broaden the reach of the paper and... Read more

Broadcast van of the Vatican Television Center, the Holy See's t.v. station, Nov. 16, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

Two firms hired to advise Vatican on communications, finance

The Vatican has hired two international consulting firms to modernize Holy See communications and to improve financial procedures throughout the... Read more

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Koch grant consistent with Church teaching, CUA tells critics

Catholic University of America has defended a $1 million gift from the Koch brothers against “presumptuous” criticisms that accepting the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Rome's Campo Verano cemetery for All Saints Day on Nov. 1, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis documentary becomes Amazon bestseller

A recent documentary on Pope Francis, “Francis: The Pope From The New World,” has become a bestseller on Amazon.com and... Read more

(L-R) Willie, Phil, and Si Robertson attend A&E Networks 2012 Upfront at Lincoln Center in New York City, May 9, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Duck Dynasty suspension over gay comments sparks criticism

The recent suspension of “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson over comments made on homosexual behavior has prompted a storm of... Read more