Archive for October 15, 2013
Captain in pirate rescue praises everyday heroism of virtue
The U.S. Navy captain who led the successful effort to rescue a cargo ship captain captured by Somali pirates says... Read more
Calif. governor vetoes 'unfair' abuse lawsuit bill
California Gov. Jerry Brown has vetoed a controversial bill that would have allowed more decades-old sexual abuse charges against Catholic... Read more
Cardinal Bertone steps down from role as Vatican Secretary of State
In a farewell ceremony held at the Vatican, former state secretary Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone stepped down from the position –... Read more
Pope cautions against idolatry which punctures, 'stifles' the faith
In his daily Mass homily, Pope Francis warned of the presence of idolatry in our lives, urging each person present... Read more
Ordinariate Use unites Anglican tradition to Catholic Church
The introduction of a new Ordinariate Use liturgy for groups of former Anglicans is uniting some of their old traditions... Read more
Vatican implements state of the art financial transparency efforts
The Holy See's new anti-money laundering law signals that the Vatican is clearly taking the path to full financial transparency,... Read more
Supreme Court term touches on prayer, religious liberty
The 2013-2014 Supreme Court term, which began Oct. 7, will address several prominent issues in the public square, including freedom... Read more
Devotion of next bishops' synod to family 'providential'
The president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, told CNA it was “providential” that Pope Francis... Read more
