Archive for February 13, 2014
Nicaragua's cardinal-designate a shepherd of the poor
Archbishop Leopoldo Brenes Solorzano of Managua, who will be made a cardinal at the Feb. 22 consistory, is said to... Read more
Priest lauds temporary halt of Washington death penalty
Gov. Jay Inslee of Washington state has issued a moratorium or temporary prohibition on executions, drawing praise from a priest... Read more
Put your faith first, Olympian encourages young Catholics
Olympic cross-country skier Rebecca Dussault recently spoke to a large crowd of young adults in Denver, exhorting them to put... Read more
Pope lauds fruitful dialogue between Jews, Catholics
In an encounter with the American Jewish Committee, Pope Francis highlighted the strong unity of Jews and Catholics, stating that... Read more
Polish bishop: Vatican visit shows no division with Church, Pope
During a recent interview, Archbishop Stanislaw Budzik reflected his ad limina visit to Rome last week, explaining that in the... Read more
UN anti-Vatican report 'payback' for pro-life work, critic says
A recent United Nations report criticizing the Catholic Church on sex abuse and its moral teachings should be understood in... Read more
Valentine effort promotes authentic love to college students
A nationwide campaign leading up to Valentine’s Day is encouraging college students to seek meaningful relationships and develop a healthy... Read more
Indian bishops commit to renewal of Church, society
At their plenary assembly held Feb. 5-12, the Indian bishops discussed pastoral challenges in the nation and continuing the implementation... Read more
Pope warns against a weakened faith that leads to idolatry
In his daily homily Pope Francis encouraged all present to pursue God rather than their own passions, noting how the... Read more
'Gimme Shelter' movie could inspire pro-woman advocacy
'Pro-life advocates say the portrayal of pregnancy care centers in the film “Gimme Shelter” should inspire concrete action to support... Read more
National Marriage Week recognizes foundations of society
Catholics across the U.S. are joining in a celebration of National Marriage Week to promote the sacrament and vocation upon... Read more
