Archive for November 3, 2014

 Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for all cardinals and bishops who died in the last year, Nov. 3, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis: Our faith is based on Christ, not 'persuasive words'

The “rock” of our faith is not found in “wise and persuasive words,” Pope Francis said, but rather in the... Read more

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Men, women, and the power of marriage: Pope Francis to give key address

Later this month Pope Francis will meet with intellectuals and inter-religious faith leaders from around the world to examine the... Read more

Alison Burt, newly appointed head of the Australian Bishop's Commission for Pastoral Life Australia. ?w=200&h=150

Australian bishops welcome new head of pastoral life commission

The Australian bishops' conference has welcomed Alison Burt as the new leadership steering the national Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

What now? Grief over Brittany's suicide prompts Christian response

After typing a final Facebook message, Brittany Maynard ended her own life at home in Oregon surrounded by family.  Read more

Democrat Sen. Mark Begich of Alaska (left) and Republican candidate Dan Sullivan (right).?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

How the Catholic vote could sway Alaska's crucial Senate race

As two candidates, both of them Catholic, vie for a U.S. Senate seat in Alaska, Church leaders are trying to... Read more

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Don't be content with desk-bound theology, Cardinal Mueller urges

Theologians must not be content with an intellectual pursuit of truth but must evangelize with charity so that the Gospel... Read more