Archive for January 13, 2014

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday general audience on Jan. 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

God has a 'handmade' love for everyone, says Pope

Pope Francis’ Monday morning homily centered on the theme of God’s profound and unique love for each person.  Read more

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Argentine bishop offers prayers for lightning strike victims

Bishop Antonio Marino of Mar de Plata in Argentina has offered prayers for those killed or injured by a recent... Read more

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New cardinals highlight Global South, pastoral experience

The 19 men chosen to be named cardinals in February stresses Pope Francis' attention on the peripheries of the Church,... Read more

Archbishop Loris Capovilla, personnel secretary of Pope John XXIII, in a recent photo in 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

At 98, previous secretary of John XXIII among new cardinals

Loris Francesco Capovilla, among the 19 new cardinals appointed by Pope Francis, is not only one of the longest-serving archbishops... Read more

Consistory of cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 4, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to cardinals: new roles are not a 'promotion'

In a letter addressed to the 19 men who will be made cardinals during a February consistory, Pope Francis said... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Federal abortion funding harms women, experts tell Congress

A proposed law blocking federal funding of abortion would be a big step towards “women's health” and a true “women's... Read more

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Cardinal stresses accountability amid past clergy reports

Cardinal Francis George of Chicago has sent a letter to the faithful of his archdiocese ahead of the release of... Read more

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The custos of the Holy Land, Father Francesco Patton, lights the first candle of the Advent wreath at the site of the manger inside the Nativity Grotto on Nov. 30, 2024, during the first vespers of the first Sunday of Advent.

Heads of Christian churches in Holy Land call for end of war in Gaza in Christmas message

A police officer stands guard in front of Abundant Life Christian School on Dec. 16, 2024, in Madison, Wisconsin. According to reports, a student and teacher were shot and killed at the school earlier today, and the suspected shooter was found dead at the scene.

UPDATE: At least 3 killed in Wisconsin in shooting at Christian school

A sister kneels before the tabernacle after inviting a group of women donating Christmas gifts to pray in the Missionaries of Charity house in Rome.

Living Advent with hope and charity: lessons from Mother Teresa’s sisters

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Texas sues New York abortionist for mailing abortion pills

Pope Francis and French President Emmanuel Macron meet in Corsica on Dec. 15, 2024.

In meeting with France’s Macron, Pope Francis shares prayer for having a sense of humor

Pope Francis meets with members of the Filipino community at the Vatican's Consistory Hall on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Pope Francis to Filipino community in Spain: The Church ‘is a warm and welcoming home’

The cover image for the podcast “A Christmas Carol: An Audio Advent Calendar,” produced by The Merry Beggars.

‘A Christmas Carol’ audio drama for Advent climbs the podcast charts

Advent wreath St. Catherine's Church in Bethlehem

The beauty and power of the O Antiphons

Pope Francis presides over Mass on Gaudete Sunday on the island of Corsica, Sunday, Dec. 15, 2024.

Pope Francis praises faith of Catholics in French Corsica

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