Archive for September 27, 2013

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By Adelaide Mena

Chinese-English Bible offers opportunity for evangelization

A new edition of the Old Testament in both English and Traditional Chinese is a valuable tool for Chinese Catholics... Read more

Pope Benedict XVI at the Wednesday general audience, Oct. 24, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Benedict XVI assures atheist of need for frank dialogue

In a letter to Italian mathematician Piergiorgio Odifreddi, who is an atheist, the former Pope, Benedict XVI, affirmed the professor's... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican seminar to explore John Paul II document on women

The Pontifical Council for the Laity is slated to hold a study seminar on one of Blessed John Paul II's... Read more

Pope Francis during his general audience on Sept. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

True Christians bear humiliation with 'joy and patience,' says Pope

During his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on the nature of what it means to be a Christian, saying that... Read more

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Priest's arrest shows Philadelphia reforms, attorney says

The Philadelphia archdiocese drew praise for its swift reporting of an inactive priest to authorities after a young man said... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Scholar calls for discomfort with Francis to spark reflection

The discomfort among some Catholics caused by Pope Francis' frank comments in his recent interview with Jesuit publications should become... Read more

Smoke billows skyward as homes and buildings are shelled June 9, 2012 in the city of Homs, Syria. ?w=200&h=150

Do not forget Syria's Christians, priest urges Westerners

A Syrian priest has urged the West to remember the Christians in his country, many of whom are fleeing due... Read more