Archive for February 11, 2014

The St. Anne statue in Samut Sakhon, Thailand, struck by an oil tanker Feb. 6. ?w=200&h=150

Oil tanker strikes, knocks down, St. Anne statue in Thailand

A landmark 26 foot Thai statue of St. Anne revered by local fishermen was knocked down last week, after being... Read more

Cardinal Seán O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal O'Malley: UN report showed ideological influence

A United Nations commission report on the Vatican’s response to abuse of children was not “fair or particularly helpful,” but... Read more

Father Paul Check speaks to CNA in Rome on Jan. 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Courage head sees Christ in Pope's 'non-judgment' remarks

As many look for signs of change in Pope Francis' comments on people with same-sex attraction, the leader of a... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis launches tweet to pray for Benedict XVI

On the one year anniversary of Benedict XVI’s announcement of his decision to resign from the Petrine ministry, Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis greets bishops and cardinals after his general audience address on Sept. 25, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

New York welcomes new bishops for Albany, Rockville dioceses

The Vatican announced earlier this morning that Msgr. Edward B. Scharfenberger will take the helm as the new Bishop of... Read more

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Bishops encourage tenderness, policy changes for mentally ill

The Catholic bishops of New York State have released a pastoral document on mental illness, urging Christians to show compassion... Read more

Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, speaking in Paul VI Hall Dec. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican Secretariat of State to undergo 'pastoral conversion'

Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Secretary of State at the Vatican, said in a recent interview that under Pope Francis’ reform, his... Read more

 Giovanna Chirri speaks with CNA during a Feb. 10, 2014 interview in Rome. ?w=200&h=150

Journalist who broke news of resignation recalls her 'panic'

Vatican journalist Giovanna Chirri remembers her shock at Benedict XVI's resignation last year, and how she broke the news before... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 24, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Translator predicts Benedict XVI's legacy as a great teacher

A former translator of Benedict XVI has predicted that the retired pontiff’s legacy will only grow, given the “wonderful freshness”... Read more