Archive for March 28, 2014

World Youth Day pilgrims in Rio de Janeiro receiving the sacrament of Confesion. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

New website encourages return to Confession during Lent

The website GoodConfession.com aims to encourage Catholics to go to Confession more often, and to return to the “life-changing” sacrament... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke, prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, speaks at the ADF Media Conference in Rome, March 24, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Burke stresses Catholic media’s 'supreme importance'

Cardinal Raymond Burke has praised the work of Catholic media, noting its importance in forming a pro-life culture that respects... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his General Audience on Dec. 4, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: confession is not condemnation, but mercy

In a speech given to priests and seminarians attending a course on the Sacrament of Confession, Pope Francis spoke about... Read more

Tim Busch, chairman of the Napa Institute board. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Napa Institute seeks to prepare Catholics for hostile culture

As the California-based Napa Institute enters its fourth year, its upcoming conference aims to continue engaging Catholics in response to... Read more

Pope Francis receives the sacrament of Confession at a penance service held at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

God never tires of forgiving us, Pope reflects

Pope Francis dedicated his homily at Friday’s Mass to the mercy of God, emphasizing that while God is firm in... Read more

Pope Francis receives the sacrament of Confession at the penance service held at St. Peter's Basilica, March 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Churches answer Pope's call for 24 hours of Confession

As many dioceses the world over begin to offer special round-the clock periods of Confession, Pope Francis stressed that conversion... Read more