Archive for June 19, 2014
Archbishop Kurtz: Synod to draw on 'richness' of global Church
The president of the U.S. bishops' conference said that this autumn's synod on the family will reflect the cares and... Read more
Religious freedom serves those in poverty, says Archbishop Lori
Days before the start of the third annual Fortnight for Freedom, CNA spoke with Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore,... Read more
Catholic News Agency, ACI Group merging into EWTN
In one of the biggest developments in Catholic media history, Catholic News Agency and the Eternal Word Television Network announced... Read more
Violence stems from evil in society, cardinal observes
During a recent conference discussing interreligious violence Cardinal George Alencherry of India explained that although motivations driving violent acts are... Read more
Vatican releases itinerary for Pope’s visit to Korea
The Holy See has officially announced what Pope Francis’ schedule will be while in South Korea later this summer, during... Read more
Child migrants may be refugees seeking asylum, experts say
Two migration experts have said that many unaccompanied child immigrants to the U.S. from Mexico and Central America could qualify... Read more
Vatican theologians acknowledge Archbishop Sheen miracle
Beloved media personality Archbishop Fulton Sheen is one step closer to beatification after a panel of Vatican theologians unanimously recognized... Read more
Auxiliary bishop of Baltimore transferred to Springfield
Pope Francis on Thursday appointed Bishop Mitchell Rozanski, an auxiliary of the Baltimore archdiocese, as the head of Massachusetts' Diocese... Read more
Chilean bishop: World Cup should remind us of human dignity
The World Cup should be an opportunity to emphasize that all persons, soccer players included, have worth because of their... Read more
Marriage stabilizing for society, activists proclaim
Political leaders told crowds at the March for Marriage to not be afraid to speak the truth about marriage and... Read more
Eucharist the 'bread of love', Pope says on Corpus Christi
During Mass for the feast of Corpus Christi, Pope Francis exhorted the faithful to avoid the “false bread” of the... Read more
St John Paul II relic to tour East Coast, starting in Boston
A relic of St. John Paul II will begin a tour of the U.S. in Boston on Saturday, giving the... Read more
Marriage breakdown threatens society, religious leaders say
The redefinition of marriage and movement from its focus on children affects not only families but entire communities and all... Read more
