Archive for December 19, 2013
Vatican documents translated in Tongan spread Church teaching
A priest from the Polynesian country of Tonga has translated two Vatican documents into his native tongue, so as to... Read more
'Extreme' judicial appointee confirmed to key court position
The confirmation of Cornelia “Nina” Pillard to the D.C. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals has prompted concerns from critics worried... Read more
Year of Faith vivified parishes in American Samoa, priest reports
According to a local priest, the Year of Faith was a significant kick start to the Diocese of Samoa-Pago Pago,... Read more
Seeking hope, Central Africans pray novena for peace
As severe violence continues to afflict the Central African Republic, Catholics are praying a novena for peace and encouraging forgiveness... Read more
Humility is necessary for fruitfulness, emphasizes Pope
Pope Francis focused his daily homily on the importance of acknowledging the need for God in our lives in order... Read more
Vatican newspaper launches redesigned website
L'Osservatore Romano, the Vatican's newspaper, unveiled its revamped website Dec. 17, meant to broaden the reach of the paper and... Read more
Two firms hired to advise Vatican on communications, finance
The Vatican has hired two international consulting firms to modernize Holy See communications and to improve financial procedures throughout the... Read more
Koch grant consistent with Church teaching, CUA tells critics
Catholic University of America has defended a $1 million gift from the Koch brothers against “presumptuous” criticisms that accepting the... Read more
Pope Francis documentary becomes Amazon bestseller
A recent documentary on Pope Francis, “Francis: The Pope From The New World,” has become a bestseller on Amazon.com and... Read more
Duck Dynasty suspension over gay comments sparks criticism
The recent suspension of “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson over comments made on homosexual behavior has prompted a storm of... Read more
