Archive for September 8, 2014

Pope Francis on the papal flight to South Korea on Aug. 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

War is never inevitable: Pope Francis rues 'senseless slaughter'

In a message sent to inter-religious faith leaders attending a conference on peace, Pope Francis proposed that there are always... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

God is a creator – not a magician, Pope Francis says

Meditating on the feast of Mary's Nativity during his morning Mass, Pope Francis said that God is a creator who... Read more

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Despite violence, rumors of Nigeria split called a false alarm

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama spoke out in the wake of more violent attacks in Nigeria, noting that although fears are high,... Read more

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Italian publication says it does not see ISIS violence as 'war of religion'

Jesuit-run Italian newspaper La Civiltà Cattolica has clarified that it does not view ISIS violence as a 'war of religion,'... Read more

Bishop Cirilo B. Flores. Courtesy of the Diocese of San Diego.?w=200&h=150

San Diego diocese mourns death of Bishop Cirilo Flores

Bishop Cirilo Flores of San Diego passed away the afternoon of Saturday, Sept. 6, at the city's Nazareth House, accompanied... Read more

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Official prayer, image for World Meeting of Families released

The official prayer and image for the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia next year have been released to aid... Read more

Papal Almoner Archbishop Konrad Krajewski. ?w=200&h=150

Papal blessing proceeds will soon go to poor – not shopkeepers

Papal blessing certificates, often bought to mark weddings and first Communions, will soon only be available for purchase directly from... Read more

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Founder: Catholic Studies programs help colleges fulfill call to faithfulness

University-level Catholic Studies programs are an essential response to the increasingly fragmented college experience, said the man who founded the... Read more