Archive for June 19, 2014

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

Archbishop Kurtz: Synod to draw on 'richness' of global Church

The president of the U.S. bishops' conference said that this autumn's synod on the family will reflect the cares and... Read more

Archbishop William Lori delivers the homily during the 2012 Mass for Life and Liberty. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Religious freedom serves those in poverty, says Archbishop Lori

Days before the start of the third annual Fortnight for Freedom, CNA spoke with Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore,... Read more

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Catholic News Agency, ACI Group merging into EWTN

In one of the biggest developments in Catholic media history, Catholic News Agency and the Eternal Word Television Network announced... Read more

Cardinal George Alencherry speaks during an Oasis conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia June 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Violence stems from evil in society, cardinal observes

During a recent conference discussing interreligious violence Cardinal George Alencherry of India explained that although motivations driving violent acts are... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience on May 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican releases itinerary for Pope’s visit to Korea

The Holy See has officially announced what Pope Francis’ schedule will be while in South Korea later this summer, during... Read more

Children among the crowd who turned out for a town hall meeting in Los Angeles at which Archbishop Jose Gomez spoke on immigration, Jan. 14, 2014. Courtesy of Victor Aleman/vida-nueva.com.?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Child migrants may be refugees seeking asylum, experts say

Two migration experts have said that many unaccompanied child immigrants to the U.S. from Mexico and Central America could qualify... Read more

Archbishop Fulton Sheen, who died in 1979 and whose cause for beatification is open.?w=200&h=150

Vatican theologians acknowledge Archbishop Sheen miracle

Beloved media personality Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to beatification after a panel of Vatican theologians unanimously recognized... Read more

Bishop Mitchel Rozanski, appointed Bishop of Springfield June 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Auxiliary bishop of Baltimore transferred to Springfield

Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, an auxiliary of the Baltimore archdiocese, as the head of Massachusetts' Diocese... Read more

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Chilean bishop: World Cup should remind us of human dignity

The World Cup should be an opportunity to emphasize that all persons, soccer players included, have worth because of their... Read more

Participants in the 2014 March for Marriage stand outside the Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., June 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Marriage stabilizing for society, activists proclaim

Political leaders told crowds at the March for Marriage to not be afraid to speak the truth about marriage and... Read more

Pope Francis, together with his masters of ceremonies, reverences the Eucharist at St. Mary Major's in Rome following the Corpus Christi procession, June 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris,Kevin J. Jones

Eucharist the 'bread of love', Pope says on Corpus Christi

During Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis exhorted the faithful to avoid the “false bread” of the... Read more

Tapestry of St. John Paul II hanging from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica at his canonization. ?w=200&h=150

St John Paul II relic to tour East Coast, starting in Boston

A relic of St. John Paul II will begin a tour of the U.S. in Boston on Saturday, giving the... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone speaks with Archbishop Carlo Vigano at the March for Marriage in Washington, D.C., June 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Marriage breakdown threatens society, religious leaders say

The redefinition of marriage and movement from its focus on children affects not only families but entire communities and all... Read more