Archive for April 3, 2014

(L-R) Fr. Federico Lombardi, Cardinal Giovanni Re, and Guido Gusso at the Vatican Radio presentation, April 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican Radio releases digital archive of papal voices

Vatican Radio presented Tuesday its digital archive of “The Voice of the Popes,” a collection of more than 8,000 audio... Read more

Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta.?w=200&h=150

Atlanta archbishop apologizes for $2.2 million residence

Archbishop Wilton Gregory of Atlanta has apologized for constructing a new $2.2 million residence, saying the plan was well-intended, but... Read more

Ancient Biblical texts from the Verbum Domini II Bible exhibit ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

New Bible exhibit evangelizes through history of scripture

Featuring ancient biblical artifacts from all over the world, the Verbum Domini II exhibition has officially opened at the Vatican,... Read more

Queen Elizabeth arrives to the Vatican to meet with Pope Francis on April 3 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope, Queen enjoy casual tea during first meeting

Although short, the April 3 encounter between Pope Francis and Queen Elizabeth in the Vatican has been described as cordial... Read more

Grafitti sprayed upon the walls of the Marian shrine at Deir Rafat. ?w=200&h=150

Jerusalem Patriarch condemns monastery vandalism

Latin Patriarch Fouad Twal of Jerusalem has lamented the recent anti-Christian vandalism of a Catholic monastery and shrine near Jerusalem... Read more

Katrina Jackson (D), the Louisiana state representative who authored and sponsored the bill. ?w=200&h=150

La. House passes abortion clinic regulations to protect women

The Louisiana House of Representatives has overwhelmingly approved new safety regulations requiring that abortionists have admitting privileges at nearby hospitals,... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience April 2, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Real prayer is courageous, frank dialogue with God

During his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the prayer of Moses to God in the first reading, saying that... Read more

Pope Francis bows his head in prayer during a Wednesday general audience Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope sends message of condolence after earthquake rocks Chile

Pope Francis sent a letter to Cardinal Ricardo Ezzati of Santiago, Chile, after the country was hit by an 8.2... Read more

The Shrine of Our Lady of Kibeho. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Pope entrusts Rwandan reconciliation to Our Lady of Kibeho

Meeting with the Rwandan bishops for their ad limina visit Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to be be agents of... Read more

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Filmmakers seek support for film on abortionist Kermit Gosnell

Three filmmakers are crowd funding a multi-million dollar movie about Kermit Gosnell and his late-term abortion clinic, stressing the need... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio of the Military archdiocese at Langley AFB, March 13, 2012. USAF photo by Senior Airman Stephanie Rubi.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Archbishop offers prayers, support to Fort Hood victims

The Archbishop for the Military Services, as well as President Obama and Texas Gov. Rick Perry offered their condolences and... Read more