Archive for March 25, 2013

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope's election changed headlines but decisions loom

“The election of Pope Francis marked a change in the newspapers headlines regarding the Church,” according to Archbishop Lorenzo Baldisseri,... Read more

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Pope plans full Easter schedule with a twist

Pope Francis will celebrate a full schedule this Holy Week, including washing the feet of youth detainees and leading the... Read more

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American seminarians experience rewards of Lent in Rome

Two American seminarians living and studying in Rome have found that their experience of Lent this year has been both... Read more

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Priest says Pope's election bearing spiritual fruit in Argentina

Father Marcelo Pettinaroli, pastor of Our Lady of Carmen in Buenos Aires, said the election of Pope Francis has brought... Read more

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Two books by Pope Francis due to be published in Italian

Two books written by Pope Francis while he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires will be presented to the Italian press... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Franciscan University undaunted after HHS suit dismissed

Although a judge has dismissed Franciscan University of Steubenville's lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, the school says it will... Read more

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Secretary Kerry calls for freedom of imprisoned Iranian pastor

After repeatedly being petitioned by lawmakers and citizens, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has urged the release of Pastor... Read more