Archive for March 27, 2014
Philippines and Vatican release Pope Francis postage stamps
The Philippine Postal Corporation, in collaboration with the Holy See, has released a commemorative postage stamp celebrating the pontificate of... Read more
Change in annulment process could lead to 'grave damage'
Ecclesiastical tribunals are an essential part of the Church's saving mission -- thus changes to their procedures, including the annulment... Read more
Pope, Obama discuss relations between Church and State
During the March 27 meeting between Pope Francis and President Barack Obama, the two exchanged cordial discussion regarding the state... Read more
Schedule for Pope’s Holy Land visit released
The Holy See has officially published the itinerary for Pope Francis’ upcoming trip to the Holy Land, during which he... Read more
Obama meets with Pope at time of 'tense' relations with Church
U.S. President Barack Obama’s March 27 meeting with Pope Francis comes at a time of tension between his administration and... Read more
British paper suspends writer who looked forward to Benedict's death
The Tablet, a British Catholic weekly, has suspended its Rome correspondent Robert Mickens after he publicly referred to Benedict XVI... Read more
Congressmen support legal challenges to HHS mandate
Pro-life members of the House of Representatives spoke out in support of the Green and Hahn families after they argued... Read more
Pope urges lawmakers to embrace faith over 'theology of duty'
Saying Mass for some 500 Italian parliamentarians Thursday, Pope Francis warned them of the corruption of the heart, imploring them... Read more
Joy of forgiving, being forgiven are 'united' in confessional
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, head of the Apostolic Penitentiary, said sinners should not be afraid of the Sacrament of Confession because... Read more
