Archive for September 30, 2014

St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

First woman appointed to a Vatican congregation joyful

The first woman ever to be appointed a member of a Vatican congregation explains that “women still have much to... Read more

Naghmeh Abedini and family at the 2 yr anniversary of Pastor Saeed Abedini's imprisonment in Iran. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Hundreds gather as pastor's Iran imprisonment reaches two years

Hundreds of advocates gathered Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to pray for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who... Read more

The United Nations flag flying outside its headquarters. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican spurns UN child committee's call for changes to canon law

The Holy See has rejected the United Nations' Committtee on the Rights of the Child's call for changes to canon... Read more

Pope Francis greets one of the 34 metropolitan archbishops to receive the pallium on the Feast of Saints Peter and Paul in St. Peter's Basilica on June 29, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Synod at heart of papal liturgies for month of October

The schedule of liturgical celebrations over which Pope Francis will preside in October is mainly booked with events surrounding the... 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: Don't 'overdramatize' your complaints to God

In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis said “complaining” to God in times of suffering can be a prayer, but... Read more

Arturo and Hermelinda de Sa Zamperline.?w=200&h=150

Family life requires love of God, say married synod participants

A Brazilian couple who will speak at the upcoming Synod on the Family at the Vatican said they hope to... Read more

Bishop John Arnold during vespers with Focolare in September 2011. ?w=200&h=150

New bishop of Salford, England accepts appointment with trepidation

Bishop John Arnold, who was appointed Tuesday as Bishop of Salford, said that while the move will be a new... Read more

Faithful venerate the relics of St. Francis Xavier at the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Goa. ?w=200&h=150

Exhibition of St Francis Xavier's relics preceded by catechesis

Spiritual formation and catechesis are underway to prepare for the upcoming exposition in Goa of the relics of St. Francis... Read more

Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City-Saint Joseph.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Bishop Finn's spokesman confirms Vatican visitation

The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has confirmed that an archbishop has held a visitation on behalf of the Vatican... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Christian groups stand with diocese to protect Seal of Confession

Nearly 20 organizations, both Catholic and other denominations of Christian, have joined the Diocese of Baton Rouge in asking the... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln spoke to the Catholic Medical Association's educational conference in Orlando, Sept. 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Bishop Conley to Catholics in medicine: strive to be saints

Catholic medical professionals can lead other people to God by dedicating themselves to holiness and following the examples of saintly... Read more

Pope Francis delivers a General Audience address, April 23, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Francis gives Focolare three words, as the movement is renewed

In his first meeting as Pope with the Focolare movement, Pope Francis on Friday encouraged them in their effort for... Read more