Archive for October 2, 2014

Survivors and family members of the migrants who perished in an Oct. 3, 2013 shipwreck off the coast of Lampedusa leave an audience with Pope Francis on Oct. 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'I can't find the words to say' – Pope Francis hails surviving migrants

In a private audience between Pope Francis and the survivors and family members of the 368 migrants who perished in... Read more

Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the newly-established Secretariat for the Economy, speaks at the Vatican press office, July, 9, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Cardinal Pell's secretariat continues economic reform at the Vatican

The Secretariat for the Economy is developing a financial management manual which is to be the basis of budgeting and... Read more

Pope Francis greets Paul Bhatti and his mother in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Be like children – believe in your guardian angel, Pope says

In his homily for the Feast of Holy Guardian Angels, Pope Francis told those gathered for daily Mass to be... Read more

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Faith on Facebook? Author stresses need for 'digital missionaries'

Catholic presence in social media is critical in reaching out to those who are lost or distanced from the Church,... Read more

A demonstrator holds a sign as thousands pack the streets of Hong Kong in protest Oct. 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Escalating Hong Kong tensions prod Catholic call for peace

The archbishop of Hong Kong has urged a peaceful solution to current pro-democracy protests happening there, encouraging both sides to... Read more

A seminarian from the North American College lays prostrate on the ground as part of his Diaconate Ordination in St. Peter's Basilica on Oct. 2, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Advice to new deacons: Renew your 'yes' to God every day

Cardinal Donald Wuerl ordained 43 seminarians from the Pontifical North American College in Rome as deacons, reminding them to always... Read more

Bishops walk through St. Peter's Square on their way to a Synod of Bishops held October, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

The Synod on the Family: a look beyond the media hype

As the media centers upon the question of whether the Church will change its teaching regarding reception of the Eucharist... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Don't let 'Faithful America' group silence Catholics, critic warns

Internet activism sites like Faithful America, which has targeted Catholic bishops and other institutions in social media campaigns, show the... Read more