Archive for June 12, 2014
Catholic high school's first graduates celebrate in Rome
The first graduating class of the U.S.-based John Paul II Catholic High School celebrated by making a pilgrimage to Rome... Read more
A young woman's confirmation gift: reading at Pope's Mass
After three years of waiting to be confirmed, Clemence Figeac was asked to read an intention of the faithful during... Read more
May the World Cup be a 'feast of solidarity,' Pope exhorts
In a video message Pope Francis sent for the start of the World Cup, he outlined the importance of good... Read more
Even an insult is killing your brother, Pope Francis says
In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on true brotherly love, explaining that if we really want to love one... Read more
Young priest's murder shocks, grieves Arizona community
A 28-year-old priest was shot and killed, and another critically wounded, at a Catholic church in Phoenix Wednesday night. Read more
Media coverage of St. Louis archbishop criticized as 'misleading'
The Archdiocese of St. Louis criticized “inaccurate and misleading” reports suggesting that Archbishop Robert Carlson did not know sexual relations... Read more
Chile to abandon consistent pro-life stance at UN
In a radical policy shift, the government of Chile will alter its human rights stance at the United Nations by... Read more
Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document
The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more
European court narrowly affirms Catholic religious freedom
Although the European Court of Human Rights has allowed a bishop to set standards for Catholic religion teachers in Spain,... Read more
New evangelization must zero-in on poverty, lawyer says
The call of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis to connect the issues of poverty and the new evangelization has come... Read more
