Archive for January 13, 2014

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday general audience on Jan. 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

God has a 'handmade' love for everyone, says Pope

Pope Francis’ Monday morning homily centered on the theme of God’s profound and unique love for each person.  Read more

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Argentine bishop offers prayers for lightning strike victims

Bishop Antonio Marino of Mar de Plata in Argentina has offered prayers for those killed or injured by a recent... Read more

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New cardinals highlight Global South, pastoral experience

The 19 men chosen to be named cardinals in February stresses Pope Francis' attention on the peripheries of the Church,... Read more

Archbishop Loris Capovilla, personnel secretary of Pope John XXIII, in a recent photo in 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

At 98, previous secretary of John XXIII among new cardinals

Loris Francesco Capovilla, among the 19 new cardinals appointed by Pope Francis, is not only one of the longest-serving archbishops... Read more

Consistory of cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 4, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to cardinals: new roles are not a 'promotion'

In a letter addressed to the 19 men who will be made cardinals during a February consistory, Pope Francis said... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Federal abortion funding harms women, experts tell Congress

A proposed law blocking federal funding of abortion would be a big step towards “women's health” and a true “women's... Read more

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Cardinal stresses accountability amid past clergy reports

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has sent a letter to the faithful of his archdiocese ahead of the release of... Read more