Archive for January 16, 2014
Engaged couples to meet with Pope on Valentine's Day
The Pontifical Council for the Family is promoting a special encounter between Pope Francis and couples who have been engaged,... Read more
Priest dismissed from Society of Jesus had 'lost his way'
Father John Dear, a longtime activist for peace and nonviolence who has been dismissed from the Jesuits, is impassioned yet... Read more
New York cultural event delves into meaning of relationship
The upcoming New York Encounter cultural festival will explore the dynamic between “I” and “We” – individuals and community –... Read more
Designer says it was an honor to present nativity to Pope
The man in charge of constructing this year’s nativity scene for the Vatican expressed his delight at giving to Pope... Read more
Pope Francis: scandals 'poison' and deny the 'bread of life'
In his daily homily, Pope Francis addressed the issue of various scandals that happen within the Church, emphasizing that they... Read more
Argentine rabbi: Pope's visit to Holy Land could foster peace
Rabbi Abraham Skorka, rector of the Latin American Rabbinical Seminary, believes that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to the Holy Land... Read more
New members of the Vatican bank cardinals' commission named
The Commission of Cardinals overseeing the Institute for the Works of Religion, or “Vatican bank”, were named on Wednesday; of... Read more
Protecting children is Church priority, Vatican officials tell UN
Violence against children and child exploitation are “crimes” and Pope Francis is working to protect children from the “scourge” of... Read more
Haiti encounters hope, challenges four years after devastation
Four years after a desolating earthquake affected millions in Haiti, Catholic Relief Services continues to help the nation move from... Read more
