Archive for September 26, 2014

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, Dec. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

At UN, cardinal condemns terrorism's use of religion

Terrorism represents a “fundamental threat to our common humanity” and people of faith must condemn religion-based terrorism, Cardinal Pietro Parolin,... Read more

Vicki Thorn share the history of Project Rachel at the 30th anniversary Mass and dinner in Milwaukee, Wisc. on Sept. 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

On 30th anniversary, Project Rachel looks to a global future

After 30 years of providing post-abortion healing and support across the United States, Project Rachel is hoping to take its... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass for the Epiphany, Jan. 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Life isn't Christian without a cross, Pope Francis assures

Christ as Redeemer cannot be understood save through a willingness to take up the cross, said Pope Francis during his... Read more

Benedict XVI greets Enrichetta Vitali, a resident of a home for the elderly, at a November 2012 encounter in Rome. ?w=200&h=150

Benedict XVI to attend meeting with elderly this weekend

Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI will be present at an encounter with Pope Francis and the elderly on Sunday morning in... Read more

Signs for Harmabee Africa International outside the Basilica of St. Eugene in Rome, where Alvaro del Portillo's relics will be displayed following his Sept. 27 beatification. ?w=200&h=150

By Alan Holdren,Ann Schneible

Beatification of Opus Dei head sparks call for global generosity

To mark the impending beatification of Alvaro del Portillo, who led Opus Dei from 1975 to 1994, those attending the... Read more

Bishop Emeritus Rogelio Livieres Plano of Ciudad del Este. ?w=200&h=150

Paraguayan bishop obedient, but has grievance over removal

Bishop Rogelio Livieres Plano has accepted in obedience Pope Francis’ decision to remove him from governance of the Ciudad del... Read more

Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, who will be beatified Sept. 27 in Madrid. Photo courtesy of Opus Dei.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones,Alan Holdren

Blessed Opus Dei bishop 'knew how to serve'

Ahead of the Sept. 27 beatification of Bishop Alvaro del Portillo, the current head of Opus Dei recalled his predecessor... Read more