Archive for November 13, 2013

Swiss Guards march through Vatican City.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican bombing in WWII was work of Italian fascists, author says

Following the 70th anniversary of the bombing of the Vatican in World War II, the author of a new book... Read more

Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone at the Vatican's New Synod Hall on Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican Secretary of State expected in office on Saturday

Archbishop Pietro Parolin, Vatican City's Secretary of State, who has reportedly been ill, will arrive in Rome next Saturday to... Read more

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Portsmouth bishop to consecrate diocese at Year of Faith's end

Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth has announced that as a conclusion to the Year of Faith, he will consecrate the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his General Audience on Nov. 13, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Baptism is a 'bath of regeneration,' says Pope

During his general audience, Pope Francis devoted his reflections to the sacrament of Baptism, stating that it opens the door... Read more

Pope Francis gives a thumbs up to youth on July 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis most popular name online, survey says

A new global survey has revealed that Pope Francis has topped the list of names most mentioned on the internet... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience October 30, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope thanks boy for entrusting him to guardian angel

A 16 year-old Argentine boy who suffers from chronic encephalopathy – a brain disorder – was moved by a letter... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley in Rome, Feb. 4, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Church’s poverty work merits recognition, cardinal says

Cardinal Sean O’Malley of Boston has said that the Catholic Church’s work in addressing poverty needs to be made “front... Read more

(L-R) Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville and Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore, Nov 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

US bishops' new leaders commit to protecting human dignity

The incoming leaders of the U.S. bishops’ conference voiced a commitment to reaching out in love to defend human life... Read more

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The bishop of Santa Clara, Arturo González Amador (center) was elected as the new president of the Conference of Catholic Bishops of Cuba. He is accompanied in the photo by the conference's vice president, Matanzas Bishop Juan Gabriel Díaz Ruiz (left) and the conference's new secretary general, Auxiliary Bishop of Havana Eloy Ricardo Domínguez Martínez (right).

In midst of island’s travails, Cuba’s bishops elect new leadership

Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St. Paul-Minneapolis.

Bishops elect new treasurer, committee chairs at Baltimore meeting

USCCB president Archbishop Timothy Broglio (left); Bishop Mark Seitz, head of the USCCB migration committee (center); and Bishop Michael Burbidge, chairman of the USCCB’s pro-life committee, speak to media at the USCCB fall plenary assembly on Nov. 12, 2024.  

U.S. bishops will speak out ‘loudly’ if Trump’s mass deportation rhetoric becomes reality

Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Pope Francis’ apostolic nuncio to the United States, addresses the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis in July 2024.

U.S. nuncio: Bishops must foster missionary zeal

The U.S. bishops gather in Baltimore on Nov. 12, 2024, for their fall plenary assembly.

Archbishop Broglio calls bishops to insist on human dignity, aid migrants after election

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Report: Hundreds of Canadian euthanasia violations not reported to police

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby, the primate of all England and leader of the Anglican Communion, announced his resignation on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, saying he takes “personal and institutional responsibility” for the mishandling of a number of high-profile abuse cases in the Anglican Church since taking the reigns in 2013.

Archbishop of Canterbury resigns over handling of abuse cases

Pope Francis raises his glass at the start of a lunch with poor and economically disadvantaged people in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Nov. 19, 2023.

Pope Francis to have Sunday lunch with 1,300 guests on World Day of the Poor

Bishop-elect Philip Moger from the Archdiocese of Southwark was due to be installed Nov. 9, 2024, but suddenly announced the “delay” to his installation just days before it was due to take place.

Installation of new bishop in England deferred for a second time

The Sistine Hall of the Vatican Library, the library of the Holy See, currently located in Vatican City, is one of the oldest libraries in the world.

Pope Francis moves part of Vatican library and archive to Rome seminary

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