Archive for April 28, 2014
Deacons find vocational inspiration in saintly papal witness
The April 27 canonizations of Popes John Paul II and John XXIII are a source of spiritual inspiration for young... Read more
New saints lauded for pioneering dialogue on women
The newly-canonized John Paul II and John XXIII have drawn praise for sparking discussion within the Church on modern women... Read more
Poor Brazilian parish becomes first to take St. John Paul II's name
A small parish in the poor neighborhood of Alagados in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil, has become the first in the... Read more
Council of Cardinals meeting this week for fourth time
The latest meeting of the group of eight cardinals advising Pope Francis on the reform of the Roman Curia began... Read more
Masses of Thanksgiving offered in Rome for new Pope saints
Following the canonization of Popes John Paul II and John XIII, Church officials presided over two Masses of Thanksgiving, drawing... Read more
Cardinal Bertone defends himself against accusations of luxury
In an open letter, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone has addressed accusations that he had angered Pope Francis with his “luxurious” new... Read more
Obama praises influence of Saints John XXIII, John Paul II
U.S. president Barack Obama issued a statement Monday noting the canonization of both John XXIII and John Paul II over... Read more
