Archive for April 23, 2013

Pope Francis greets the crowds outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa,Carl Bunderson

Newly translated book shows Pope, rabbi in dialogue

The first book by Pope Francis to be translated into English was co-authored by an Argentine rabbi and illustrates the... Read more

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Florist faces second lawsuit over gay wedding refusal

A florist in Washington is being sued for a second time after choosing not to provide flower arrangements for a... Read more

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Pope responds to bishops' kidnapping with 'intense prayer'

Pope Francis is responding to the kidnapping of two Orthodox bishops in Syria with “intense prayer” for their health and... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. John Lateran on March 29, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Jesus not found outside the Church, Pope preaches

Pope Francis said that people cannot be fully united to Jesus outside of the Church during a Mass to commemorate... Read more

Le Grande Armee gathered in the streets of Paris on March 24, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Debate, protests mark legalization of gay marriage in France

After months of debate and massive protests, the National Assembly in France passed President Francois Hollande's “marriage for all” bill... Read more

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Gloria Estefan says Christ's teachings are key to peace

Visiting the Vatican to participate in the recent TEDx conference on religious freedom, Cuban singer Gloria Estefan said that the... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Human rights include religious freedom, commission says

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom has asked Secretary of State John Kerry to focus on religious liberty as... Read more

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Six-figure grant to Catholics United tried to recruit clergy

The education fund of Catholics United, a Democrat-leaning group that has clashed with the bishops on several prominent issues, received... Read more