Archive for September 30, 2014
First woman appointed to a Vatican congregation joyful
The first woman ever to be appointed a member of a Vatican congregation explains that “women still have much to... Read more
Hundreds gather as pastor's Iran imprisonment reaches two years
Hundreds of advocates gathered Sept. 25 in Washington, D.C., to pray for the release of American pastor Saeed Abedini, who... Read more
Vatican spurns UN child committee's call for changes to canon law
The Holy See has rejected the United Nations' Committtee on the Rights of the Child's call for changes to canon... Read more
Synod at heart of papal liturgies for month of October
The schedule of liturgical celebrations over which Pope Francis will preside in October is mainly booked with events surrounding the... Read more
Pope Francis: Don't 'overdramatize' your complaints to God
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis said “complaining” to God in times of suffering can be a prayer, but... Read more
Family life requires love of God, say married synod participants
A Brazilian couple who will speak at the upcoming Synod on the Family at the Vatican said they hope to... Read more
New bishop of Salford, England accepts appointment with trepidation
Bishop John Arnold, who was appointed Tuesday as Bishop of Salford, said that while the move will be a new... Read more
Exhibition of St Francis Xavier's relics preceded by catechesis
Spiritual formation and catechesis are underway to prepare for the upcoming exposition in Goa of the relics of St. Francis... Read more
Bishop Finn's spokesman confirms Vatican visitation
The Diocese of Kansas City-St. Joseph has confirmed that an archbishop has held a visitation on behalf of the Vatican... Read more
Christian groups stand with diocese to protect Seal of Confession
Nearly 20 organizations, both Catholic and other denominations of Christian, have joined the Diocese of Baton Rouge in asking the... Read more
Bishop Conley to Catholics in medicine: strive to be saints
Catholic medical professionals can lead other people to God by dedicating themselves to holiness and following the examples of saintly... Read more
Francis gives Focolare three words, as the movement is renewed
In his first meeting as Pope with the Focolare movement, Pope Francis on Friday encouraged them in their effort for... Read more
