Archive for June 13, 2014

'The Fault in Our Stars' movie poster. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

'The Fault in Our Stars' hailed for themes on suffering, love

Bestselling movie and book “The Fault in Our Stars” provides material to think more deeply about belief and skepticism –... Read more

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Forensic experts attempt to reconstruct face of St. Anthony

The University of St. Anthony of Padua’s Anthropology Museum, together with a team of international forensic researchers, have attempted to... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square June 7, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Full text of Pope Francis' Interview with 'La Vanguardia'

In an interview granted with Spanish-language magazine "La Vanguardia" on Monday, Pope Francis lauded Pius XII for his efforts in... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: God always prepares us for our mission

In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the mission given to each of us by God, stating that when... Read more

Pope Francis meets with students in Paul VI audience hall on May 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope's boyhood home declared historic site

The city council of Buenos Aires voted on Thursday to designate as a “Historic Site” the home where Jorge Mario... Read more

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Knights of Columbus report record donations in 2013

Catholic fraternal organization the Knights of Columbus set new records in donations and volunteer hours in 2013, continuing its long-standing... Read more

Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Synod on family is opportunity for teaching faith, archbishop says

A consultation regarding the upcoming synod on the family highlights the need for a better teaching of the faith, the... Read more