Archive for November 6, 2013
Vietnamese youth pledge to journey alongside Christ
A large group of Vietnamese Catholic youth living in Thailand recently participated in a faith encounter pilgrimage camp there, renewing... Read more
Grassroots effort could end late-term abortion in Albuquerque
A citizen-initiated ordinance to ban abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy in Albuquerque, N.M., will receive a vote on Nov.... Read more
Ten prelates nominated for US bishops' conference president
Ten bishops are nominees to become the next president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops at the group's general... Read more
Red Sox outfielder's father praises baseballer's accomplishments
The father of Boston Red Sox outfielder Shane Victorino is “very proud” of both his son’s accomplishments at the World... Read more
Charity is the 'greatest richness' of Church, says Pope
During his general audience today, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of participating in the Church’s spiritual goods in order... Read more
CDF bars participation in events assuming truth of Medjugorje
At the direction of the Vatican's head for doctrine, the apostolic nuncio to the U.S. has written a letter stating... Read more
New book aims to re-kindle biblical meditation
The American Bible Society has released a new study guide on how to pray Lectio Divina with the hope that... Read more
Bishop Salvatore Matano appointed to Rochester diocese
Pope Francis today appointed Bishop Salvatore Matano, who had led the Diocese of Burlington since 2005, as Bishop of Rochester,... Read more
Pope names Alice von Hildebrand to prestigious order
Pope Francis has declared Catholic philosopher, author, and teacher Alice von Hildebrand a Dame Grand Cross of the Equestrian Order... Read more
Pope Francis hugs man with tumorous disease
At the end of the Nov. 6 general audience in St. Peter's Square, Pope Francis drew attention by warmly embracing... Read more
