Archive for March 13, 2013

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By Carl Bunderson

Benedictine monk: reverent liturgy helps us encounter Christ

Celebrating the liturgy with reverence and beauty helps facilitate the encounter with Christ during the Mass, reflected a monk involved... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Champion of 'feminine genius' celebrated on 90th birthday

On her 90th birthday, noted philosopher and Catholic theologian Alice von Hildebrand has been lauded for both her teachings and... Read more

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No Pope after third round of voting

At 11:38 a.m. local time on March 13, black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney, indicating that the cardinals... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Three cardinals entered conclave with strong candidacies

Last night black smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel smoke stack, leaving no doubt that a single cardinal was... Read more

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Healthier cardinals means earlier smoke signals

The smoke signals that indicate whether or not a new Pope has been chosen might be earlier than in the... Read more

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LA archdiocese settles sex abuse case for nearly $10 million

The Archdiocese of Los Angeles has agreed to pay $9.99 million to settle a case brought by four supposed sex... Read more

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White smoke from Vatican chimney, new Pope to be announced

White smoke billowing from the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on March 13 indicated that the College of Cardinals had chosen a... Read more

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Cardinal Jorge Bergoglio elected as Pope Francis

Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires has become the next Pope of the Catholic Church, taking the name Francis.  Read more

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Pope Francis: cardinals went to end of world to find me

Pope Francis began his first words to the Church by saying that the cardinals “went to the end of the... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Archbishops Aquila, Chaput welcome Pope Francis

American archbishops Samuel J. Aquila and Charles J. Chaput voiced gratitude to Jorge Mario Bergoglio, now Pope Francis, for accepting... Read more

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Pope Francis to have busy schedule in coming days

The Vatican has announced Pope Francis' schedule for the coming days, which will begin with Mass on Thursday, March 14... Read more

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New Pope lived simple life in Argentina

Pope Francis lives very simply, brings a pastoral approach to his ministry, and is a man of prayer, according to... Read more

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US political leaders welcome Pope Francis with joy

American politicians offered prayers and congratulations upon hearing the news that Cardinal Jorge Bergolio, SJ, had been elected as the... Read more

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Knights of Columbus voice gratitude for Pope Francis

Prayers and best wishes are being sent from the Knights of Columbus to Pope Francis upon his election today, March... Read more

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American bishops overjoyed at election of Pope Francis

Bishops across America voiced joy and gratitude over Pope Francis accepting his election as Bishop of Rome and Vicar of... Read more