Archive for October 4, 2013

Bishop James D. Conley speaks at the Harvard Catholic Center on September 16, 2012. Courtesy of Fr. Michael E. Drea.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Beauty necessary to restore culture, says Bishop Conley

Beauty must play a central role in our efforts for evangelization and cultural renewal, because it is a gift from... Read more

Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Secretary for Relations with States of the Holy See, addresses the UN General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican diplomat renews call for nuclear disarmament

A top Vatican diplomat has reaffirmed the Holy See’s support for nuclear disarmament, warning that dedication to continued research into... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in the Piazza San Franchesco in Assisi Oct. 4, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Peace comes by embracing the cross, Pope says at Assisi

During his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis told Mass attendees that true peace can only be attained by drawing close... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope: we must 'undress' ourselves of worldliness like St. Francis

On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Pope Francis said that Christians should follow the example of the great... Read more

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By Elise Harris

'Be antennas' to receive the word of God, Pope exhorts

In a meeting with priests and religious during his visit to Assisi, Pope Francis urged the professed to listen and... Read more

Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan. ?w=200&h=150

Recent Popes complement each other, Cardinal Dolan notes

Each of the last three Popes has had a different but complementary emphasis, highlighting different aspects of the faithful and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square on October 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis entreats youth not to fear commitment

Pope Francis concluded his one-day pilgrimage to Assisi with a visit to young people, encouraging them to reject a “provisional... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl speaks at Georgetown University during the Francis Factor panel, Oct. 1, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Panelists point to Pope as model for Catholics, entire world

Pope Francis’ message of service and encounter is a model for the faithful and for society at large, said panelists... Read more