Archive for April 3, 2013
Colorado miracle spurs German nun's beatification
The Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration are thrilled at the approved beatification of their German founder, Mother Maria... Read more
Boston College draws support on condom distribution ban
Despite attacks against Boston College for its prohibition of condom distribution on campus, the school says its rules are similar... Read more
Pope Francis prays at John Paul II's tomb on anniversary
Pope Francis spent a “long time” kneeling in silent prayer before the tomb of Blessed John Paul II on April... Read more
Women communicate God's look of love, Pope says
During his second Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis said that women’s main role in the Church is to communicate God’s... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Rome's basilicas before Pentecost
Pope Francis will be praying or celebrating Mass at all four of Rome’s major basilicas between now and Pentecost, as... Read more
Pope Francis asks for 'gift of tears' to see Risen Christ
During his brief homily at an April 2 Mass at the chapel of St. Marta’s Residence, Pope Francis encouraged the... Read more
Chile faces criticism for giving morning-after pill to minors
A new norm approved by Chile’s Ministry of Health has met with disapproval for allowing the morning-after pill to be... Read more
Archbishop Sample exhorts Portland to focus on Jesus
Archbishop Alexander Sample was installed as head of the Archdiocese of Portland, Ore. on Tuesday, using his homily to encourage... Read more
John Paul II exemplified Christian life, chaplain reflects
On the eighth anniversary of the death of Blessed Pope John Paul II, the chaplain of a shrine in his... Read more
Pro-life club appeals after being denied campus recognition
A pro-life student group at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Md., is appealing a denial of official recognition, saying that... Read more
