Archive for March 27, 2013

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Bishop stands firm on maintaining Catholic identity in schools

Bishop Robert F. Vasa of Santa Rosa, Calif., has said that he will allow several months for education and instruction... Read more

New York State Senator Ruben Diaz, Sr. speaks at the March for Marriage in Washington D.C. on March 26, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Speakers at marriage rally highlight needs of children, families

Speakers at the national March for Marriage told the crowds gathered in Washington, D.C., that marriage is fundamentally about preserving... Read more

Pope Francis holds his first general audience on March 27, 2013 in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Holy Week is time to bring Christ to forgotten, Pope teaches

Pope Francis said Holy Week is a time for moving beyond a “dull or mechanical” way of living the faith... Read more

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Vatican TV documentary reveals Pope Francis' first words

The Vatican Television Center will release the documentary “Francesco” next week, providing an intimate look at the historic events that... Read more

Pope Francis holds his first general audience on March 27, 2013 in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

Pope calls for end to Central African Republic violence

Pope Francis appealed for an “immediate halt to violence and looting” in the Central African Republic after a coup toppled... Read more

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100,000 march for life in Peru

More than 100,000 Peruvians bore the heat on March 23 to take part in the Great March for Life 2013,... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Chief Justice refutes claim that gay lobby is politically powerless

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts suggested that the gay community is so politically powerful that it does not need... Read more

American Catholics celebrate Palm Sunday in Rome March 24, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Survey shows Easter services important for Americans

About 60 percent of Americans say they intend to go to church for Easter Sunday, with 70 percent of Catholic... Read more

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Pope Francis to offer hope by washing young inmates' feet

Pope Francis’ decision to wash the feet of 12 young people at a juvenile detention center on Holy Thursday is... Read more

March for Marriage participants outside the Supreme Court in Washington D.C. on March 26, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Thousands flood DC to stand up for marriage

Citing concerns for the well-being of children and respect for the democratic process, participants in the national March for Marriage... Read more