Archive for May 4, 2013

Cardinal Andrea Cordero Lanza di Montezemolo shows his draft of what Benedict XVI's new coat of arms could look like during a May 2, 2013 interview. ?w=200&h=150

Benedict XVI needs new coat of arms, designer says

The cardinal who designed Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms says he needs a new one now that he is... Read more

Dr. Katrina Lantos Swett speaks at a press conference to announce the Defending Freedoms project Dec 6, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Global report warns of 'dire' religious freedom plight

A recent report on international religious liberty cautioned that severe threats to freedom of religion exist in diverse communities through... Read more

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedin with his family. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Pastor's move to solitary confinement in Iran sparks worry

A U.S. citizen being held in an Iranian prison for his Christian activities has reportedly been moved to solitary confinement,... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope: Mary helps us not be 'teenagers for life'

After praying the Rosary this evening, Pope Francis reflected on how Mary “gives us health” by helping Christians mature in... Read more

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The inaugural class at Saint John Paul the Great Academy with staff and the Servidoras in New York City.

Classical Catholic grammar school launches in Harlem

Alpha participants and facilitators meet at a local restaurant in Ann Arbor, Michigan, on Nov. 5, 2024. Every Alpha meeting begins with dinner and fellowship, followed by a video presentation about questions of faith and ending with a small group discussion.

Alpha evangelization course brings Chinese inquirers to the faith in Michigan

Pope John Paul II.

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U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio speaks on the Nov. 7, 2024, edition of “The World Over with Raymond Arroyo.”

Marco Rubio on 2024 election, Catholic vote, and future

Pope Francis meets with Mar Awa III, Catholicos-Patriarch of the Assyrian Church of the East, at the Vatican on Nov. 9, 2024.

Honoring persecuted Middle East Christians, Pope Francis adds Assyrian saint to Martyrology

Bishop Luis Marín de San Martín is one of the key figures of the Synod on Synodality. Pope Francis appointed him its undersecretary.

Synod on Synodality undersecretary: Deposit of faith doesn’t change and cannot change

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Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, where Bernini's gorgeous bronze monument to the Chair of Peter acts as a massive bronze reliquary for the historic wooden chair.

Historic ‘Chair of St. Peter’ on public display in Vatican basilica for first time in 150 years

Pope Francis addresses participants in a training course promoted by the Roman Rota at the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, Sept. 27, 2018.

Rome’s most important church celebrates 1,700th birthday

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