Archive for June 12, 2014

 Haylee McArthur speaks with CNA June 11, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Catholic high school's first graduates celebrate in Rome

The first graduating class of the U.S.-based John Paul II Catholic High School celebrated by making a pilgrimage to Rome... Read more

Clemence Figeac prepares to read during Pope Francis' Pentecost Mass June 8, 2014. Photo courtesy of Clemence Figeac.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

A young woman's confirmation gift: reading at Pope's Mass

After three years of waiting to be confirmed, Clemence Figeac was asked to read an intention of the faithful during... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square for the Italian Sporting Center's celebration of sports June 7, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

May the World Cup be a 'feast of solidarity,' Pope exhorts

In a video message Pope Francis sent for the start of the World Cup, he outlined the importance of good... Read more

Pope Francis greets the faithful at St. Stanislaus parish in Rome on May 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Even an insult is killing your brother, Pope Francis says

In his daily homily Pope Francis reflected on true brotherly love, explaining that if we really want to love one... Read more

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Young priest's murder shocks, grieves Arizona community

A 28-year-old priest was shot and killed, and another critically wounded, at a Catholic church in Phoenix Wednesday night.  Read more

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Media coverage of St. Louis archbishop criticized as 'misleading'

The Archdiocese of St. Louis criticized “inaccurate and misleading” reports suggesting that Archbishop Robert Carlson did not know sexual relations... Read more

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Chile to abandon consistent pro-life stance at UN

In a radical policy shift, the government of Chile will alter its human rights stance at the United Nations by... Read more

Bishops pray together before the start of the first session of the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Bishops embrace Pope Francis, Benedict in voting document

The updated voting guide issued by the U.S. bishops will maintain Church teaching as explained by both Pope Francis and... Read more

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European court narrowly affirms Catholic religious freedom

Although the European Court of Human Rights has allowed a bishop to set standards for Catholic religion teachers in Spain,... Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

New evangelization must zero-in on poverty, lawyer says

The call of Benedict XVI and Pope Francis to connect the issues of poverty and the new evangelization has come... Read more