Archive for May 3, 2014

U.S. Army Chaplain, Fr. Lukasz Willenberg, finishing the Afghanistan Boston Marathon. Photo courtesy of Fr. Willenberg/The Rhode Island Catholic?w=200&h=150

Rhode Island military chaplain introduces Boston Marathon to Afghanistan

A year ago, Father Lukasz Willenberg could never have imagined that this year, despite racing under a most unique set... Read more

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Archbishop Chaput recalls humanity, dynamism of John Paul II

In a recent interview with an Italian daily, Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia discussed his memories of St. John Paul... Read more

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Legal groups offer free analysis in wake of Mozilla head's resignation

After the resignation of a Silicon Valley CEO following an uproar over his defense of marriage, two firms are providing... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston at the U.S. bishops' Fall General Assembly  2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican child protection commission seeks global reach

Pope Francis’ new advisory commission on the protection of minors is expanding its membership to include representatives from around the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates the sacrament of confirmation with young people Dec. 1, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Open parish doors to evangelize, urges Pope

In a meeting with nearly 7,000 members of the Italian lay movement Catholic Action, Pope Francis spoke of the need... Read more