Archive for January 6, 2015

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Preparing for Francis, Sri Lanka Church considers roadmap for peace

Deep wounds have barely begun healing. Only few years have passed since Sri Lanka’s civil war ended in May 2009.... Read more

Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, prefect of the Apostolic Signatura, addresses the UN General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

A cardinal's hat for Archbishop Mamberti, new head of the Signatura

Months after being named to replace Cardinal Raymond Burke as head of the Apostolic Signatura, Archbishop Dominique Mamberti will be... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after Vespers on New Year's Eve, Dec. 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'It's like Jesus is coming to the Philippines': Frenzy builds over Francis

A priest on the papal flight for Pope Francis' upcoming visit to the Philippines said the country is anxiously awaiting... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

New US Congress reflects the Catholic swing vote

The overwhelming majority of federal lawmakers in the U.S. are Christian, according to a new report, which also found that... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates mass for the solemnity of the Epiphany in St. Peter's Basilica on Jan. 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

True models of conversion: wise men believed in love, not worldly power

On the solemnity of the Epiphany, Pope Francis said that the journey of the three wise men reflects a path... Read more

Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin presides over the inauguration of the new wing at the Pontifical North American College in Rome on Jan 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci,Alan Holdren

Top Vatican Official: Washington, NYC likely stops on papal trip

Although it’s still not official, the Vatican’s Secretary of State confirmed today that Pope Francis will most likely visit Washington... Read more

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago, at a press conference at the NAC on Feb. 27, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal George dropped from cancer drug trial, asks for prayers

Cardinal Francis George has asked for continued prayers after being dropped from a cancer drug’s clinical trial, which was determined... Read more

Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican Secretary of State, blesses a new building at the North American College in Rome on Jan. 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Cardinal wowed by vocation surge at Rome's American seminary

The Vatican's Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin voiced enthusiasm at seeing the high number of American seminarians studying in... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica for the Solemnity of Mary, the Mother of God on Jan. 1, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Attentive, tireless, courageous – this is Christian life, Pope says on Epiphany

Like the Magi who followed the star from the East, Christians are called to follow the light of the Gospel... Read more

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Grisly Nativity scene vandalism draws prayerful response

A vandal’s placement of a decapitated pig’s head at a Nativity scene at a Catholic church in Massachusetts shocked locals,... Read more

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Mario Cuomo, 1932-2015: His Controversial Legacy

Mario Cuomo, the three-time governor of New York who sought to justify Catholic lawmakers’ tolerance of abortion rights, died on... Read more