Archive for March 14, 2013
Jesuit charism is to serve the Church, priest notes
A Jesuit priest expressed delight at the election of Pope Francis, who is a member of the Society of Jesus,... Read more
Descendant of founding American files 50th mandate lawsuit
A Baptist small business owner whose ancestors fought religious persecution as founding Americans has filed the 50th lawsuit challenging the... Read more
Pope spends half hour asking Mary for protection
Pope Francis made a private visit to Saint Mary Major Basilica this morning and prayed for half an hour at... Read more
Pope Francis to cardinals: 'I hope God forgives you'
The newly elected Pope Francis joked with cardinals over dinner telling them he hopes God forgives them for having chosen... Read more
Pope Francis' personality begins to change routines
At the first press briefing of Pope Francis' pontificate, a more detailed picture of the new Church’s leader and some... Read more
Argentine president, bishops congratulate Pope Francis
Within hours of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio of Buenos Aires being elected as Pope Francis, political and religious leaders from... Read more
Without Christ crucified, Church a 'pitiful' organization, Pope says
The day after he was elected, Pope Francis emphasized that every believer – including bishops, cardinals and Popes – must... Read more
Youthful Denver rally cheers on Pope Francis
After the election of Pope Francis, a crowd of enthusiastic young Catholics gathered in Denver Wednesday afternoon to show their... Read more
Mass for Chavez in Rome described as act of Christian love
A Venezuelan priest who concelebrated a Mass in Rome for the repose of the soul of President Hugo Chavez said... Read more
Pope Francis seen as humble man who can unite, rebuild Church
American Catholic scholars and commentators praised Pope Francis as a spiritual leader for our times, with the ability to unify... Read more
Former Vatican diplomat sees wisdom of Holy Spirit in Pope's election
Despite “seeming anomalies” in the election of Pope Francis, a former ambassador to the Vatican said that seeing the event... Read more
