Archive for March 5, 2013

Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. ?w=200&h=150

Survey reveals strong US connection to local churches

A new survey reports that Americans feel more connected to their local church than to any other institution in society.  Read more

Archbishop Philip Tartaglia of Glasgow. ?w=200&h=150

'Strength in Christ' needed for Scotland Church's recovery

The resignation of Cardinal Keith O'Brien following accusations of sexual misconduct is an opportunity to renew faith in Jesus for... Read more

Barbara Nicolosi speaks to CNA in Denver, Colorado on March 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Screenwriter: without beauty, media fails to evangelize

The Catholic Church needs to “set the example of beauty” in evangelizing society through media rather than existing as an... Read more

Father Federico Lombardi speaks at a March 5, 2013 Vatican press conference. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinals announce adoration, Vespers ceremony for conclave

The College of Cardinals has agreed to hold a public prayer service on March 6 in St. Peter’s Basilica to... Read more

The cardinals take part in the general congregation on March 4, 2013. CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

Cardinals send message of thanks to Benedict XVI

The College of Cardinals sent Benedict XVI a message of thanks for his ministry and decided to only hold morning... Read more

(L to R) Cardinals Daniel DiNardo and Sean O'Malley speak at a March 5, 2013 press conference at the North American College. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinals will be informed of Vatileaks background

Cardinal Seán P. O’Malley said he trusts the cardinals taking part in the papal election will be informed on the... Read more

Rep. Diane Black (R-Tenn.).?w=200&h=150

Proposed federal bill to strengthen religious freedom

Members of Congress have introduced a new bill that would create a broad exemption to the HHS mandate and strengthen... Read more

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Benedict XVI's cobbler fondly remembers retired Pope

The man who is known around the world as “the Pope’s shoemaker” expressed sadness at the retirement of Pope Benedict... Read more

President Hugo Chávez speaks to the media during a press conference after speaking at the UN General Assembly Sept. 24, 2009. ?w=200&h=150

Venezuelan bishops call for unity after death of Chavez

The secretary general of the bishops' conference of Venezuela, Bishop Jesus Gonzalez de Zarate Salas, called for national unity after... Read more

Cathy Cenzon-DeCarlo, RN speaks March 5, 2013 at the press conference on Religious Freedom. ?w=200&h=150

Lawmakers, medical workers speak up on conscience bill

Members of Congress and individuals who have been forced to violate their consciences came together to stress the need for... Read more