Archive for March 31, 2014

Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J. speaks with CNA in Rome, March 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Protection of minors a priority for Pope, commission member says

A German priest and psychologist recently appointed to the new Vatican commission for the protection of minors has stated that... Read more

Msgr. Nicholas Hudson, newly appointed auxiliary bishop of Westminster, speaking with Cardinal Vincent Nichols. ?w=200&h=150

Pope names auxiliary bishop for key English archdiocese

Pope Francis appointed a new auxiliary bishop for the Archdiocese of Westminster Monday: Monsignor Nicholas Gilbert Hudson, a parish priest... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful from the loggia of St. John Lateran, April 7, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope warns against the wandering of an 'existential tourist'

In his homily Monday, Pope Francis spoke of the importance of having direction in our lives rather than turning in... Read more

Bl. John Paul II and Bl. John XXIII, who will be canonized April 27.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Papal canonizations to be a spiritual event, cardinal stresses

At a Monday news conference detailing preparations for the canonization of Bl. John Paul II and Bl. John XXIII, the... Read more

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Pope Francis shapes Vatican finances under advice from his cardinals

The appointment of Msgr. Brian Edwin Ferme as prelate secretary of the newly established Council for the Economy shows Pope... Read more

Jimmy Carter speaks in Coronado, Calif., Feb. 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Former president 'grossly misunderstands' Catholic teaching

Prominent Catholic laywomen have responded to recent statements by former U.S. president Jimmy Carter, saying he lacks understanding of the... Read more

Archbishop Paul Bui Van Doc of Ho Chi Minh City.?w=200&h=150

Vietnamese archbishop could begin new era of Vatican diplomacy

The March 22 succession of Paul Bui Van Doc as Archbishop of Ho Chi Minh City may ease the relationship... Read more

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