Archive for May 19, 2014

Pope Francis greets the faithful at St. Stanislaus parish in Rome on May 4, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Have a firm heart fixed on the Holy Spirit, Pope affirms

In his daily Mass Pope Francis reflected on the various challenges St Paul faced in his ministry, explaining that it... Read more

Fr. Gabriel Quicke speaks with CNA on May 16, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican official sees 'warming-up' of Catholic-Orthodox relations

A member of the Pontifical Council for Promoting Christian Unity affirmed the sentiments of many who believe that Catholic-Orthodox relations... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience on October 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope to Mexican bishops: promote 'spirit of harmony'

Pope Francis received the bishops of Mexico on Monday, encouraging them to promote harmony and to proclaim God’s mercy.  Read more

Rene Bruelhart, director of the Vatican's Financial Information Authority, speaking May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican has strengthened its financial oversight, report shows

The Authority for Financial Information’s second annual report presents an increasing number of suspicious transactions reported – a reflection of... Read more

Flag of Colombia. ?w=200&h=150

Condolences offered for death of 32 children in Colombian bus fire

Cardinal Ruben Salazar of Bogota, president of the Bishops' Conference of Colombia, offered his prayers and condolences for the families... Read more

St. Peter holds the keys in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican. ?w=200&h=150

New appointment to CDF shows Vatican's concern for clergy abuse

Pope Francis’ appointment Monday of Archbishop Jose Mollaghan of Rosario as a member of the Vatican’s doctrine office confirms the... Read more

  Catholic Bishops Conference of India's 2014 Plenary Assembly in Kerala. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic bishops voice hope for India's new government

Catholic bishops in India have said they have nothing to fear from the country's new government following the landside success... Read more