Archive for September 29, 2014

A Greek Catholic chapel set up in Kyiv's Maidan Square during protests in February, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Russian expansion endangers Catholics in Ukraine, nuncio warns

The apostolic nuncio to Ukraine has urged efforts to support Catholics in the nation, warning that Russia’s expansion into the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: Satan seduces by disguising evil as good

On Monday’s feast of the archangels Pope Francis spoke of the ongoing battle between the devil and mankind, encouraging attendees... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Catholic Church the only body 'effectively acting to eradicate pedophilia'

A former Vatican spokesman has written, against the backdrop of the house arrest of a former nuncio being investigated for... Read more

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Bishop prays for victims of plane crash in Papua New Guinea

In Papua New Guinea, the Bishop of Bereina has prayed for the four persons killed Sept. 20 when their aircraft,... Read more

Meditations on Vatican Art: Angels by Fr. Mark Haydu. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

The role of angels: one author's push to shed light on the afterlife

In an effort to show what Scripture tells us about “the beyond,” often obscured by a society that leans toward... Read more

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Interview excerpts: Cardinal Kasper responds

On Sept. 29, the Argentine daily La Nacion published an interview with Cardinal Walter Kasper, who has drawn significant media... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Family will be center of next World Communications Day

World Communications Day 2015 will focus on the theme “Communicating the Family: A Privileged Place of Encounter with the Gift... Read more

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Jesuits' history shows trust in God amid trials, Pope Francis says

The suppression and subsequent restoration of the Society of Jesus shows the importance of discernment and trusting in God even... Read more