Archive for November 12, 2013
French movement to protect marriage is welcoming of all
A French movement dedicated to the understanding of marriage as an institution between a man and a woman has assembled... Read more
Bishops asked to hold collection for Typhoon Haiyan relief
U.S. Bishops gathered at their fall general assembly in Baltimore were asked to hold a special collection for victims of... Read more
Cardinals: poverty, religious freedom are part of Church's social message
Pope Francis’ message of concern for the poor is one that is echoed in the U.S., as part of a... Read more
Archbishop Kurtz elected president of US bishops' conference
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has elected Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville as its next president, giving national... Read more
Costa Rica ambassador praises 'paternal' heart of Pope Francis
The Costa Rican ambassador to Italy praised Pope Francis for his example and attention to the poor, speaking also of... Read more
Pope Francis: the hands of God are 'blistered by love'
In his daily homily Pope Francis recalled how God formed man with his own hand, emphasizing that he is a... Read more
Bishops extend initiative for life, marriage, religious liberty
The U.S. bishops have voted overwhelmingly to continue their “Call to Prayer” aimed at the promotion of life, marriage and... Read more
Bishops create new staff position to aid post-abortion healing
The U.S. bishops have voted to add a bishops’ conference staff member to work with the post-abortion healing ministry Project... Read more
US bishops to address 'pervasive' challenges of pornography
The U.S. bishops have overwhelmingly approved the creation of a statement on pornography to address the “serious pastoral challenges” and... Read more
