Archive for April 17, 2013
Baltimore cardinal awarded Boy Scouts' highest honor
In recognition of his service to youth, the Boy Scouts of America have given retired Cardinal William Keeler of Baltimore... Read more
Chicago honors first African-American priest with pilgrimage
In honor of Father Augustus Tolton, the first African-American priest in the U.S., the Chicago archdiocese is holding a pilgrimage... Read more
Jesus' Ascension means we are never alone, Pope says
Pope Francis proclaimed “we are never alone” and that Jesus is our defender, as he reflected on the Ascension during... Read more
Pope Francis assures Iran, Pakistan quake victims of prayers
Pope Francis is praying for the victims of the earthquake that killed 35 and injured 100 in Iran and Pakistan. Read more
Financial decisions key factor in Pope's reform drive
One month into his papacy, Pope Francis has made his first episcopal and administrative appointments and has met with heads... Read more
Rejecting Holy Spirit's work in Vatican II is 'foolish,' Pope says
The work of the Holy Spirit at the Second Vatican Council is not yet finished, Pope Francis said, because many... Read more
Protest launched over clerical sex abuse video game
Spanish civil rights groups have launched a campaign calling for the removal of a video game based on clerical sex... Read more
Archbishop Gomez welcomes immigration reform proposal
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles applauded the introduction of legislation to change the U.S. immigration system, while pledging... Read more
Author calls for US 'Catholic subculture' to regain identity
To counter decades of Catholics becoming absorbed into secular American culture, noted author and journalist Russell Shaw is proposing a... Read more
