Archive for December 13, 2013

The Institute for Religious Works (Vatican Bank), June 28, 2013. (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

Moneyval report shows progress in Holy See's finances

The European body responsible for monitoring financial transparency issued a report Dec. 12 detailing the progress made by the Vatican's... Read more

Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller of San Antonio at the USCCB Fall General Assembly Nov. 12, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Church teaching on immigration is a 'humane position'

The Church’s welcoming stance on immigration is rooted in the person-centered recognition of human dignity, said one of the leading... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Pa. sexual orientation bill could 'coerce' Catholic institutions

Legislation introduced in Pennsylvania to prevent discrimination could end up prohibiting Catholic schools from requiring teachers to abide by Catholic... Read more

Two women pray at a religious icon outside the Ukrainian parliament on December 12, 2013 in Kiev, Ukraine. ?w=200&h=150

Ukrainian Catholics decry violence against protesters

Catholic leaders in Ukraine say they are “profoundly disturbed” by the government's use of security forces to break up a... Read more

Pope Francis welcomes Benedict XVI back to the Vatican at Mater Ecclesia monastery on May 2, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Benedict XVI still in the service of St. Peter, colleague says

Manfred Lütz, a close colleague of Benedict XVI, revealed in a recent interview that he is still in contact with... Read more

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

By Elise Harris

Don't be 'allergic' to preaching the truth, Pope warns

In his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned Christians not to be overly-critical of those who preach the Gospel, emphasizing that... Read more

Ruben Allen hugs his son Alex Allen, 17, after a school shooting on Dec. 13, 2013 at Arapahoe High School in Centennial, CO. Mother JoAnne Allen is right. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop offers prayers in wake of Colo. high school shooting

The archbishop of Denver has voiced deep sadness and promised prayers for the victims of a shooting at a Colorado... Read more

(L-R) Paula Errázuriz, Cristina Danel, Mari Carmen-vila, Fr. Agostino Montán, Gloria Rodríguez, Cardinal De Paolis, Viviana Limón and Denise Funke. ?w=200&h=150

Regnum Christi's consecrated women choose leadership

The consecrated women of Regnum Christi, the lay association of the Legion of Christ, have elected Spaniard Gloria Rodriguez as... Read more