Archive for January 14, 2014

Archbishop Gomez speaks to the Los Angeles Rotary Club on immigration, Jan. 10, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Remember 'human faces' of immigration, LA archbishop says

Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles has said Americans have to see “the human faces of immigration”: the children and... Read more

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Jesuit rector in Rome grateful for Pope's 'Ignatian heritage'

Pope Francis' Jesuit formation is a blessing for the whole Church, says one Society of Jesus priest who recently concelebrated... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor. Courtesy of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.?w=200&h=150

USA Today to Obama admin: leave Little Sisters alone

The editors of USA Today have urged the Obama administration to stop trying to require the Little Sisters of the... Read more

Rogerio Piva performs a juggling act for Pope Francis during his general audience on Jan. 8, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

It was a 'thrill' to perform for Pope, circus members say

During last week’s general audience, members of the circus gave a special performance for Pope Francis, saying that the exciting... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to pilgrims during his General Audience on Sept. 25, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Fraternity, dialogue aid in fostering peace, Pope tells diplomats

In his annual meeting with the diplomatic corps, Pope Francis spoke to ambassadors about the importance of fostering peace through... Read more

Jacques-Louis David's depiction of "The Death of Socrates", the event which Fr. Schall calls "the foundation of political philosophy."?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Revelation helps answer reason's questions, priest scholar says

In a new work exploring the connection between revelation and political philosophy, Fr. James Schall argues that revelation is an... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Be true witnesses rather than 'pure legalists,' Pope exhorts

In his daily homily, Pope reflected on different models of Christian witness, cautioning the faithful against hypocrisy when they evangelize,... Read more

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry delivers remarks on Syria at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C., on August 30, 2013 (State Department photo).?w=200&h=150

John Kerry, Vatican Secretary of State hold 'positive' meeting

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal-designate Pietro Parolin met Jan. 14, focusing their discussions... Read more

Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, papal almoner. ?w=200&h=150

Papal almoner celebrates funeral for homeless man

Vatican officials held a funeral Mass on Jan. 10 for Alexander Pawlewski, a beggar who was often seen on the... Read more

Prolife supporters participate in the West Coast Walk for Life 2012 in San Francisco, Jan. 21, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

San Francisco pro-life walk to include slate of dynamic events

The 2014 Walk for Life West Coast will host an engaging series of events surrounding the walk itself, which one... Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising in Rome, March 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal calls the word capitalism 'misleading,' urges better dialogue

Cardinal Reinhard Marx wrote an essay in the Vatican's newspaper on Pope Francis' “Evangelii gaudium,” taking capitalism to task for... Read more

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Pope Francis delivers a message during his general audience on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, in Paul VI Hall at the Vatican.

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