Topic: vatican
Vatican City, May 24, 2013 / 02:19 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- According to an Italian bishop, Benedict XVI is concluding work on what was to have been his encyclical on faith, and Pope Francis will be writi ... discussFrancis has asked Cardinal Agostino Vallini to continue as the vicar general for the Diocese of Rome. This was confirmed in a Latin-language letter dated May 18 and published by the Vatic ... discuss
Francis today met with leaders from Bulgaria and Macedonia, in Rome for an annual visit to mark the feast of Sts. Cyril and Methodius. Vatican Radio reported that the delegation from Bulgaria was l ... discuss
Vatican City, May 24, 2013 / 09:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis counseled the Italian bishops to avoid becoming lukewarm by remaining vigilant in their love for God, as he reflected on Jesus aski ... discuss
Vatican to host special commemoration for Evangelium Vitae by Carol Tobias, President, National Right to Life R ... discuss
By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — The former bishop of Hong Kong, Cardinal Joseph Zen, has underlined the importance of today’s worldwide day of prayer for the Church in China, say ... discuss
Vatican City, May 23, 2013 / 04:07 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis reflected May 23 on Jesus Christ's exhortation to be “salt of the earth,” warning that Christians who do not live their ... discuss
Aleppo, Syria, May 23, 2013 / 02:55 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Orthodox and Catholic Christians in the Middle East gathered this week to pray for and appeal for the realease of two Orthodox bishops who were ... discuss
Sacrosanctum concilium - what we have done, what we have failed to do An address by Mgr Andrew Wadsworth to a study session of priests of Westminster Diocese. May 22, 2013. ... discuss
by Carol Tobias, President, National Right to Life ROME, May 23, 2013 (National Right to Life News) - In 1995, Pope John Paul II issued a clear and ringing endorsement of the pro-life position in ... discuss
by Carol Tobias, President, National Right to Life ROME, May 23, 2013 (National Right to Life News) - In 1995, Pope John Paul II issued a clear and ringing endorsement of the pro-life position in ... discuss
Pope Francis met this morning with Carlos Mauricio Funes Cartagena, President of El Salvador at the Apostolic Palace today. Shortly after his meeting with the Holy Father, President Funes met with Ca ... discuss
At a press conference held in the Holy See Press Office, a new academic chair was announced by the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome, dedicated to Cardinal Bernardin Gantin, a native of Benin and ... discuss
Vatican City, May 23, 2013 / 08:31 am (CNA).- Cardinal Robert Sarah, the president of Benin and officials from the Pontifical Lateran University presented a new chair whose goal will be to study Afric ... discuss
The recent Gosnell trial exposed many Americans to the ugly reality of abortion, which is often hidden behind language such as “women’s rights,” “choice” and “reproductive health.” Not s ... discuss
Brethren, Peace and Good to all of you. The Catholic Exchange staff asked a very interesting question in its open forum which I think deserve some reflection. The question is: Did the consecration ... discuss
By ESTEFANIA AGUIRRE/CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — The Vatican revealed that its enhanced procedures have enabled it to flag more suspicious transactions in 2012 than it did in 2011. & ... discuss
Abuja, Nigeria, May 23, 2013 / 04:06 am (CNA).- As the Catholics of the Diocese of Ahiara protested the appointment of a bishop from a nearby diocese as their shepherd, local bishops expressed sadnes ... discuss
By squeaker Last week, Pope Francis clicked on the button to launch a new app called Missio, available for both Apple and Android devices. I downloaded it on my iPhone. It’s a very simple app t ... discuss
Geneva, Switzerland, May 23, 2013 / 12:03 am (CNA).- The head of a Vatican delegation to the World Health Assembly on Wednesday called for universal health care coverage and an “integral” ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Every human person despite his or her beliefs can do good, and a sharing in good works is the prime place for encounter among those who disagree ... discuss
During the course of 2012, particularly in the last few months of that year, the AIF (Financial Information authority), the Vatican’s financial watchdog set up by Benedict XVI and led by President A ... discuss
The Vatican revealed that its enhanced procedures have enabled it to flag more suspicious transactions in 2012 than it did in 2011. “I’m not saying that everything is great and perfect, but that a ... discuss
The Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) published its first annual report, which examines the activities and statistics of 2012. AIF not only controls the activities of the Institu ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 12:04 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis thanked the Missionaries of Charity for their work and described one of their houses located inside the Vatican “a beautiful ... discuss
First report by Vatican financial watchdog reveals suspicious transactions - Vatican Insider div> ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 09:59 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican revealed that its enhanced procedures have enabled it to flag more suspicious transactions in 2012 than it did in 2011. “I& ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — While acknowledging that power struggles have existed in the Church since it began, Pope Francis said Jesus’ teaching on power leaves no room for ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 06:44 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Spirit made it possible for everyone to hear the apostles in their own language on Pentecost, uniting people who were divided, Pope Fra ... discuss
By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — A handful of Vatican officials and even a cardinal have recently voiced opinions that appear to be supportive of civil unions between people of the same ... discuss
Yesterday afternoon, Pope Francis visited the ‘Casa Dono di Maria’ (Gift of Mary House), a soup kitchen located within the Vatican and maintained by the Missionaries of Charity. The purpos ... discuss
Here is a translation of the address given by Pope Francis to those present at the Casa Dono di Maria, a shelter within the Vatican maintained by the Missionaries of Charity. * * * I address ... discuss
Here is the translation of the greeting given by Sr. Mary Prema Pierick, Superior General of the Missionaries of Charity, to Pope Francis during his visit to the Casa Dono di Maria in the Vatican yes ... discuss
Below a speech I gave to the Traditional Britain Group on May 18 following their Annual General Meeting. Video to follow. Ladies and gentlemen, comrades in the struggle for the liberty and prosp ... discuss
Vatican City, May 22, 2013 / 03:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As he hosted his weekly Wednesday audience in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis made his fourth appeal for prayer for the victims of the to ... discuss
The Vatican Museums are celebrating the 40th anniversary of the completion of restoration work on Michelangelo’s Pieta.The Pieta, which stands in the nave of St. Peter’s basilica, was badly damage ... discuss
Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people in Oklahoma.“I am close to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma torn ... discuss
May 21, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Tuesday's morning Mass at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta, the Pope talked about the concept of power. Echoing the words he said during his Inaugural Mass, the Po ... discuss
Vatican City, May 21, 2013 / 01:39 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- While acknowledging that power struggles have existed in the Church since it began, Pope Francis said Jesus’ teaching on power leaves no r ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 21, 2013 / 12:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- According to an Argentine priest, Pope Francis when he was Archbishop of Buenos Aires helped save a young mailman from the abyss of drug addictio ... discuss
Here is the telegram sent by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, to Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City expressing Pope Francis' sympathy for the victims of the tragic torn ... discuss
On 21 May 1972, Michelangelo's Pieta, exhibited to the public in St. Peter's Basilica, was attacked by a hammer-wielding tourist who had managed to elude the sanctuary's guards. Hungarian-born Austral ... discuss
By Edward Pentin | The Vatican released the following message this evening following the massive tornado that struck Oklahoma yeserday. Message sent through the Apostolic Nunciature in Washi ... discuss
Vatican City, May 21, 2013 / 08:08 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people in Oklahoma. “ ... discuss
Pope Francis sent special condolences to those parents who lost their children in a tornado that killed around 100 people in Oklahoma.“I am close to the families of all who died in the Oklahoma torn ... discuss
Vatican City, May 21, 2013 / 04:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis did not perform an exorcism when he prayed over a young disabled man in St. Peter’s Square on Pentecost Sunday, according to ... discuss
Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 04:02 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis asked those gathered for the Pentecost Vigil Mass at the Vatican to chant Christ's name instead of his own, highlighting his role a ... discuss
DIRECTOR OF MUSIC MINISTRIES Music Ministry, PT EmployeeSt. Agnes Catholic Church (Shepherdstown, WV)St. Agnes Catholic Church in Shepherdstown, WV seeks part time Pastoral Musician to oversee and dev ... discuss
Vatican City, May 20, 2013 / 11:35 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis encouraged bold prayer and faithful trust in God during his homily at Mass today at Casa Santa Marta in the Vatican. “A cour ... discuss
This is really good news for the liturgy. Just as the Church is still in the process of correcting liturgical abuses that have occurred in recent years, I hope this program will help us re ... discuss
Here is a translation provided by Vatican Information Service of excerpts from Francis' question-and-answer session with members of movements, communities and ecclesial associations. The q-and-a sessi ... discuss
On Saturday morning, the Holy Father met with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. According to a communique released by the Holy See, Pope Francis and Chancellor Merkel ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — St. Peter’s Square was transformed into an open-air Upper Room, Pope Francis said after he celebrated Pentecost with Church movements. “Th ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 20, 2013 / 09:34 am (CNA/EWTN News).- A pontifical university in Rome has launched a master's program in Gregorian chant and the use of the organ at Mass so as to build unity among Ca ... discuss
Although Ember Days are no longer considered required in mainstream Roman Catholicism following Vatican II, they can - and should - still be observed by the Faithful. In fact, many Traditional prie ... discuss
Brethren: Peace and Good to all of you in Jesus' Name. The Catholic World Report published two days ago a great article about the Catholic Charismatic Renewal which you all ought to read. Here's a ... discuss
By DAVID UEBBING/CNA EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — Around 200,000 pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square to celebrate Pentecost with Pope Francis, who called on them to be open to “ ... discuss
This is the 10th volume of The Weekly Francis ebook which is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I post at Jimmy Akin’s The Weekly Francis. The post at Ji ... discuss
By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY —Pope Francis’ early morning homilies in the Casa Santa Marta residence chapel — often underreported — continue to challenge the f ... discuss
"Only the Spirit can awaken diversity, plurality and multiplicity, while at the same time building unity. Here too, when we are the ones who try to create diversity and close ourselves up in what make ... discuss
Vatican City, May 19, 2013 / 06:58 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Around 200,000 pilgrims packed St. Peter’s Square to celebrate Pentecost with Pope Francis, who called on them to be open to “God ... discuss
Vatican City, May 19, 2013 / 07:22 am (CNA/EWTN News).- St. Peter’s Square was “transformed into an open-air Cenacle,” Pope Francis said after he celebrated Pentecost with Church mov ... discuss
Vatican City, May 18, 2013 / 09:15 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis spoke today about how gossip by Christians is a “slap” to Jesus “in the person of his children.” “ ... discuss
By TITO EDWARDS | When Doctors Think You’re a Liar by Trent Horn of Catholic Answers website - BigPulpit.com Pope Francis on Judas and Poverty - Andrea Tornielli, La Stampa/Vatican Ins ... discuss
by Ken Blackwell, Contributing Author: John F. Kennedy as a candidate liked to tweak his opponent, Richard Nixon. When the Wall Street Journal criticized Republican Nixon, Kennedy jumped on it. “Tha ... discuss
Although it has taken more than 400 years, the sainthood cause of Jesuit Father Matteo Ricci, the 16th-century missionary to China, is back on track.Bishop Claudio Giuliodori, apostolic administrator ... discuss
The Pope says that the Church needs apostolic zeal to proclaim Jesus Christ among people who do not believe. 'Blessed be the Lord, if we annoy people to introduce them to Christ" said Pope Francis dur ... discuss
Card. Dolan ‘would not suggest’ pro-abort Gov. Cuomo not a Catholic ‘in good standing’: archdioceseby John JalsevacNEW YORK, May 16, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – After New York Cardinal Timoth ... discuss
"On a scale of 1 to 10, the Pope’s interest in eradicating hunger is at 11," the director general of the FAO says. José Graziano da Silva of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization tol ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 17, 2013 / 11:30 am (CNA).- With the touch of an iPad, Pope Francis became the first pontiff to unlock a new smartphone application and expanded the Church’s footprint in the di ... discuss
Stem Cells in General Much of the confusion over stem cell research involves misunderstanding of terms, so let’s begin with some definitions. Stem cells are immature cells that are undifferentia ... discuss
By CATHOLIC NEWS AGENCY | ROME — Even though Pope Francis is deeply concerned for the poor and has been praised by liberation theologians, there is a stark divide between the Pope and th ... discuss
Vatican City, May 17, 2013 / 09:58 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis met this afternoon with the directors of the Pontifical Mission Societies and encouraged them to help “the young churchesR ... discuss
Vatican City, May 17, 2013 / 10:35 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told the story of a man who felt ashamed of being a bishop to say that people should not worry of being sinners but should concentr ... discuss
| Pope Francis to celebrate Pro-life Mass, Vatican to hold global pro-life conference by Austin Ruse ... discuss
The Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue held a meeting in the chapel of Domus Sanctae Marthae on New Religious Movements. In a statement released by the Holy See, the purpose of the meeting ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — The Pope told Christians it is better to be “annoying” and “a nuisance” than lukewarm in proclaiming Jesus Christ. “If w ... discuss
By MICHELLE BAUMAN | VATICAN CITY — Addressing the participants of a plenary assembly of the International Union of Superiors General — which included some members of the U.S. Lead ... discuss
I love how Pope Francis speaks so plainly and yet profoundly at the same time. In the video below, he also urges us not to be backseat Christians. The Pope told Christians it is better to be “annoyi ... discuss
In his homily during Mass at Domus Sanctae Marthae this morning, Pope Francis reflected on the love of Christ and the power it has in redeeming one’s sins. Among those attending the Mass were em ... discuss
New York City, N.Y., May 17, 2013 / 12:06 am (CNA).- The apostolic nuncio to the United Nations urged those with influence over the warring parties in Syria to encourage them to end the violence and s ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 16, 2013 / 08:04 pm (CNA).- Even though Pope Francis is deeply concerned for the poor and has been praised by liberation theologians, there is a stark divide between the pontiff and t ... discuss
by Austin Ruse ROME, May 16, 2013 (C-FAM.org) - Pro-lifers held their breath the day the world received a new Pope. They did not question his pro-life credentials but wondered if he would speak f ... discuss
by Austin Ruse ROME, May 16, 2013 (C-FAM.org) - Pro-lifers held their breath the day the world received a new Pope. They did not question his pro-life credentials but wondered if he would speak f ... discuss
Rome, Italy, May 16, 2013 / 04:12 pm (CNA).- Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, said a cultural change is needed to recover the value and meaning of the li ... discuss
Here is a Vatican translation of the address Francis gave today to four new ambassadors to the Holy See: Bolot Iskovich Otunbaev from Kyrgyzstan; David Shoul from Antigua and Barbuda; Jean-Paul S ... discuss
By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis isn’t embarking on many official visits this year, but he is scheduled to make two significant ones: the first to Rio de Janeiro for ... discuss
By Austin RuseROME, May 16 (C-FAM) Pro-lifers held their breath the day the world received a new Pope. They did not question his pro-life credentials but wondered if he would speak forcefully.An old q ... discuss
May 16, 2013. (Romereports.com) During Thursday's morning Mass, Pope Francisreflected on the apostolic zeal of St. Paul. The Pope invited Christians to follow the apostle's example by living out the f ... discuss
How truly pitiful it is to see women who should be dedicated to the Lord performing their own personal farce. Here are two nuns who need a good ecclessial smack-down for undermining the faith an ... discuss
Boston College (BC), a university that stands proudly within the Jesuit, Catholic tradition, has raised the ire of Catholics in the United States and Ireland by choosing to honor Irish Prime Minister ... discuss
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By ESTEFANIA AGUIRRE/CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — The attendance response to a Pentecost weekend event for Church movements has exceeded the Vatican’s expectations by 50,000 peop ... discuss
Vatican City, May 16, 2013 / 10:40 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Pope told Christians it is better to be “annoying” and “a nuisance” than lukewarm in proclaiming Jesus Christ. &# ... discuss
Vatican City, May 16, 2013 / 10:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Approval for the beatification of the Italian Jesuit missionary Matteo Ricci, who ministered in China 500 years ago, depends to some degree on t ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen VATICAN, May 15, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - As if his blessing of a baby in utero at the opening of his papacy and praying for abortionists at his Good Friday stations of the cross ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen VATICAN, May 15, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - As if his blessing of a baby in utero at the opening of his papacy and praying for abortionists at his Good Friday stations of the cross ... discuss
By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — The plenary assembly of the International Union of Superiors General (UISG) wrapped up May 8 with a private meeting with Pope Francis in the VaticanR ... discuss
By Edward Pentin | Over 120,000 members of Church movements will be in Rome this weekend to celebrate the Year of Faith and the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council. ... discuss
By David Uebbing/CNA/EWTN News | VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Keith O’Brien will be spending several months in penance and prayer outside of Scotland after meeting with Pope Francis, ac ... discuss
Vatican City, May 16, 2013 / 05:47 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told the new ambassadors to the Holy See from Kyrgyzstan, Antigua and Barbuda, Luxembourg and Botswana to use money to serve and as ... discuss
Vatican City, May 16, 2013 / 04:18 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The institution often called the Vatican bank will launch a new website and begin publishing its annual report, as it continues to improve its t ... discuss
Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 04:03 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis said on Wednesday that bishops and priests must take care to avoid temptations in order to be an effective shepherd, protecting the ... discuss
Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 01:31 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis stressed the importance of religious freedom in a message for the 1,700th anniversary of the Roman Emperor Constantine legalizing C ... discuss
By TITO EDWARDS | Young People’s Unbelief Linked to Media, Home Life by Emily Stimpson of O. S. V. Newsweekly - Big Pulpit Why the Vatican II Hymnal is the Best Hymnal of All Time R ... discuss
Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 10:45 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The attendance response to a Pentecost weekend event for Church movements has exceeded the Vatican’s expectations by 50,000 people. ̶ ... discuss
Here is the translation of the telegram sent by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, on behalf of the Pope to Cardinal Angelo Scola, Archbishop of Milan on the occasion of the 1700t ... discuss
Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 09:39 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Cardinal Keith P. O’Brien will be spending several months in penance and prayer outside of Scotland after meeting with Pope Francis, accor ... discuss
Vatican: Cardinal O'Brien leaves Scotland to pray, atone after admitting to sexual misconduct div> ... discuss
Vatican City, May 15, 2013 / 04:42 am (CNA/EWTN News).- As he looked ahead to Pentecost, Pope Francis spoke about the Holy Spirit’s role in guiding Christians to know Jesus, who is the Truth, in ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 15, 2013 / 12:11 am (CNA).- Cardinal Justin F. Rigali, archbishop emeritus of Philadelphia, said that the five Popes involved in the Second Vatican Council shared a common vision ... discuss
1955 Calendar (Double): May 15 Today we celebrate the life of St. John Baptist de la Salle. Born April 30, 1651, St. John would live until Good Friday, April 7, 1719. He would be remem ... discuss
by Matthew Hoffman, Latin America Correspondent May 14, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Catholic Archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico, says that he won’t renounce his position despite pressur ... discuss
by Matthew Hoffman, Latin America Correspondent May 14, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Catholic Archbishop of San Juan, Puerto Rico, says that he won’t renounce his position despite pressur ... discuss
“This is the first reference that I personally found in the Gospel of poverty as an ideology. The ideologue does not know what love is, because they do not know how to gift themselves.” So ... discuss
Washington D.C., May 14, 2013 / 01:56 pm (CNA).- Prominent U.S. priest Father Thomas Williams has asked Pope Francis to dispense him from his priestly obligations in order to care for the child he fat ... discuss
May 14, 2013. (Romereports.com) The workings of the Holy Spirit: This was the theme of Pope Francis' homily during his daily Mass at the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta Chapel. The Pope said the Holy ... discuss
Vatican City, May 14, 2013 / 09:33 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican is participating for the first time in a famous international art exposition in Venice under the theme “Creation, Un-Creation ... discuss
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Vatican City, May 14, 2013 / 08:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Christians who buy into Satan’s temptation to live selfishly get swindled, while those who live life as a “gift” to others are ... discuss
This is the second of a two-part series on how Blessed Pope John Paul II’s the Theology of the Body can be used to help young, confused Catholics to understand the true nature of marriage. Part I is ... discuss
Ribbon Placement: Liturgy of the Hours Vol. II: Ordinary: 1045 Proper of Seasons: 981 Psalter: Wednesday, Week III, 1415 Office of Readings for Wednesday in Week 7 of Easter God, come to my assistance ... discuss
Hopefully by now you have heard the news about Kermit Gosnell. He has been found guilty of first degree murder of three newborn infants, and third degree manslaughter in the death of a mother, and gui ... discuss
Vatican City, May 13, 2013 / 11:04 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Vatican statistics released today show that the number of Asian and African Catholics is continuing its upward trajectory, while the Church in E ... discuss
Pope Francis received Mr. Juan Manuel Santos Calderon, President of Colombia today in audience at the Vatican Apostolic Palace. President Santos Calderon was in Rome for the canonization of Mother L ... discuss
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, the Vatican Secretary of State, along with Archbishop Angelo Becciu, substitute for General Affairs presented to Pope Francis the 2013 edition of the Annuario Pontificio, wi ... discuss
Vatican City, May 13, 2013 / 10:31 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Spirit helps Christians remember their personal history so they do not think they are “a winner of the ‘Nobel Prize for Hol ... discuss
Vatican City, May 13, 2013 / 08:25 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pro-lifers who had just finished the third annual Italian March for Life on Sunday were surprised to see Pope Francis coming toward them in the ... discuss
The Pope talked about prayer at Saturday Mass, and it was a message that really strikes home for me. True prayer brings us out of ourselves: it opens us to the Father and to the neediest of our brothe ... discuss
Thank you Archbishop Muller! A “Council presided over by the successor of Peter as head of the visible Church” is the “highest expression” of the Magisterium, he said, to be regarded as pa ... discuss
1955 Calendar (Double): May 13 Today the Holy Church celebrates the feastday of St. Robert Bellarmine (4 October 1542 – 17 September 1621), who was one of the most notable Catholics during the C ... discuss
By Jimmy Akin | The apparitions of Our Lady of Fatima are famous for the three-part "secret" they conveyed. Of these, the "third secret" is the most famous, because it was kept confidential ... discuss
Pope Benedict XVI gave the most wonderful message on the Internet two years ago. It contains none of the reactionary, anti-tech pop thought that passes for profundity today, and instead celebrates the ... discuss
Vatican City, May 12, 2013 / 01:30 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis on Sunday canonized hundreds of fifteenth century Italian martyrs who died rather than renounce their Christian faith. “The ... discuss
This is the 9th volume of The Weekly Francis ebook which is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I post at Jimmy Akin’s The Weekly Francis. The post at Jim ... discuss
Pope celebrates his first canonization ceremony: Those who help the needy, touch the flesh of Christ
Vatican City, May 12, 2013 / 11:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis greeted the thousands of people who had gathered this morning in Rome to protest against abortion, praising efforts to secure legal ... discuss
By: Nelson Abdullah Conscience of a Conservative Catholics get hundreds of new saints with pope’s first canonization ceremony at Vatican Published May 12, 2013 Associated Press VATICAN CITY – ... discuss
Pope surprises, delights 40,000 Italian pro-lifers, joins March for Lifeby Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, M ... discuss
Mother’s Day: For many a time of guilt and sorry by Judie Brown In the era of motherhood by choice, we conf ... discuss
Proposals abound for a ‘Franciscan reform’ of the Vatican | National Catholic Reporter div> ... discuss
by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, May 10, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In an interview with the liberal US newspaper National Catholic Reporter (NCR), Brazilian cardinal who heads the Vatic ... discuss
by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, May 10, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – In an interview with the liberal US newspaper National Catholic Reporter (NCR), Brazilian cardinal who heads the Vatic ... discuss
“The Lord be with you.” “And with your spirit.” We hear this exchange between the celebrant and the congregation at every Mass now. It happens as a matter of course. Hardly any ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — Priests and Vatican employees opened their office windows this afternoon to find out why they were hearing trumpets and drums — and ... discuss
Vatican City, May 10, 2013 / 09:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Priests and Vatican employees opened their office windows this afternoon to find out why they were hearing trumpets and drums, and in the piazza ... discuss
Vatican City, May 10, 2013 / 09:33 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis underscored the importance of being joyful by contrasting sad Christian faces – which are more like “pickled peppers ... discuss
Last night I attended a wonderful lecture by the Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, Justin Cardinal Rigali. He spoke about the Second Vatican Council in a very engaging way, from the point of view o ... discuss
Vatican City, May 10, 2013 / 07:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt met with Pope Francis at the Vatican and spoke about the urgent need for unity among Christians ... discuss
May 9, 2013. (Romereports.com) A person is not born a saint. In fact, the process of actually being declared a saint is quite lengthy. It includes an investigation on the life, faith and possible mira ... discuss
May 10 Saint Damien de Veuster, Priest Optional Memorial Saint Damien (1840-1889) was a priest and international missionary from the Congregation of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary. At age 23, Dam ... discuss
Vatican City, May 9, 2013 / 10:09 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Sister Alice Matilda Nsiah says that Pope Francis’ decision to meet with her and other superiors general on Wednesday left them encouraged, ... discuss
Enda Kenny, Ireland's Taoiseach, who'sproposing abortion legislation whichis worse than the British Abortion Act.Pope Francis has written to the Argentine Assembly of Bishops expressing the desire tha ... discuss
In light of what has happened in Cleveland this week, I thought this speech by Elizabeth Speech was very helpful. Sad to see this, but 23 years after my own unnecessary prmiary cesarean, unneces ... discuss
Meet the new boss, same as the old boss. Pope Francis doesn’t disappoint. Reaffirms Catholic doctrine. These Feminist Nuns need to be told even more clearly: clean yourselves up or get out. ... discuss
By ALAN HOLDREN/CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today that their vocations can only be recognized within the fold of the Church ... discuss
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Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 01:50 pm (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis commended Argentina to the protection of its patron saint Our Lady of Lujan, bringing white flowers to her statue and pausing in pra ... discuss
Brethren, Peace be with you. I share this report by the Catholic News Agency: Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 10:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today th ... discuss
Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 10:01 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis told leaders of women’s religious orders today that their vocations can only be recognized within the fold of the Church. ... discuss
Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 10:52 am (CNA/EWTN News).- If the Church does not have the “apostolic courage” that led Saint Paul to evangelize, she becomes a “stalled Church … wi ... discuss
by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, May 8, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Vatican is vigorously denying the existence of a public quarrel between the office in charge of religious orders an ... discuss
by Hilary White, Rome Correspondent ROME, May 8, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) – The Vatican is vigorously denying the existence of a public quarrel between the office in charge of religious orders an ... discuss
Pope Francis sent his condolences to the victims of the tragic gas tanker explosion that occurred yesterday in Ecatepec, Mexico yesterday. The message was sent by Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican S ... discuss
Here is the translation of a telegram sent by Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, sent on behalf of the Holy Father to the victims of the gas tanker explosion that occurred in Ecat ... discuss
The Financial Intelligence Authority of the Holy See and Vatican City State (AIF), signed a Memorandum of Understanding today in Washington, D.C., with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCE ... discuss
Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 05:20 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Holy Spirit is the “living water” that fulfills our lives because he tells us “we are loved by God,” Pope Francis pro ... discuss
By ESTEFANIA AGUIRRE/CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — The Vatican’s doctrine congregation has released a statement saying the media misreported a cardinal’s remarks about the o ... discuss
Vatican City, May 8, 2013 / 03:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican continued its efforts to update its financial standards by signing an agreement with the United States to allow the two countries to ... discuss
Over at his Forbes blog, John Farrell is discussing stem cells. A commenter on his post writes: “Why is it that, “the Vatican cannot sanction embryonic stem cell research, as it involves the d ... discuss
By EDWARD PENTIN | VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis’ trip to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for World Youth Day — his first papal overseas visit — will include an address in ... discuss
May 7, 2013. (Romereports.com) The Vatican has released the official schedule Pope Francis will follow during World Youth Day. He will be in Rio from July 22nd to July 29th. On Monday July 22nd ... discuss
http://www.lifesitenews.com/news/pope-tells-argentine-bishops-to-use-doc-restricting-communion-for-pro-abortPope tells Argentine Bishops to use doc restricting communion for pro-abortsby John-Henry We ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — Reflecting on how St. Paul endured pain for Christ, Pope Francis said May 7 that good Christians do not complain about their trials but endure them with ... discuss
Cardinal Tarcisio Bertone, Vatican Secretary of State, sent a message of condolence on behalf of the Holy Father to Livia Danese Andreotti, wife of Italian Senator Giulio Andreotti who passed away ye ... discuss
Vatican City, May 7, 2013 / 08:03 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Vatican’s doctrine congregation has released a statement saying the media misreported a cardinal’s remarks about the ongoing refo ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said people should ask themselves what the Holy Spirit did in them at the end of each day. “We should get into the habit of asking ... discuss
Vatican City, May 7, 2013 / 06:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Reflecting on how St. Paul endured pain for Christ, Pope Francis said that good Christians do not complain about their trials but endure them wit ... discuss
A Vatican cardinal pulls back the curtain div> ... discuss
Contact: Sylvia Scott, 845-517-0180 ext 115 CHESTNUT RIDGE, N.Y., May 7, 2013 /Christian Newswire/ -- This lavishly illustrated, carefully researched book chronicles the historic resignation of Pope ... discuss
Columbus, Ohio, May 7, 2013 / 02:04 am (CNA).- The bishop of the Eparchy of Saint George in Canton is thankful that the area now extends across both Canada and the U.S., enabling him to serve all Roma ... discuss
The saint of the day for May 7th is St. Rose Venerini.Rose was born in Viterbo, Italy in 1656, of a very pious family. She received a good Christian education from her family. As a child, she made a v ... discuss
"You are called on to testify your faith with joy and with the kindness of your expression...This is important for all the people who pass through Vatican City, but also for those who work in the Holy ... discuss
By CNA/EWTN NEWS | VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has appointed Spanish-speaking Bishop Mark Seitz to lead the El Paso Diocese in western Texas, placing him just across the border from Ciud ... discuss
May 6, 2013. (Romereports.com) These are the 35 new Swiss Guard recruits, who swore before the Guard's flag to defend the Pope.Through this simple ceremony, and after several months of training, ... discuss
What does the Catholic Church have to say about biotechnology — and is she as “backward” thinking as most people believe? Rebecca Taylor and I discuss in the latest episode of BioTa ... discuss
Vatican City, May 6, 2013 / 11:55 am (CNA/EWTN News).- On the day that it will swear in 35 new members and commemorate the fallen, the Swiss Guard was told by Pope Francis that it has “a privile ... discuss
John Thavis | A Vatican cardinal pulls back the curtain div> ... discuss
by John-Henry Westen VATICAN CITY, May 3, 2013 (LifeSiteNews.com) - In a letter to the Bishops of Argentina sent in late March, Pope Francis directed Argentina’s Bishops to govern the Church the ... discuss
by John Stonestreet May 6, 2013 (Breakpoint.org) - During the second weekend in April, the Vatican hosted what the Wall Street Journal called an “unusual conference.” At this “unusua ... discuss
by John Stonestreet May 6, 2013 (Breakpoint.org) - During the second weekend in April, the Vatican hosted what the Wall Street Journal called an “unusual conference.” At this “unusua ... discuss
Vatican City, May 6, 2013 / 07:00 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis said people should ask themselves what the Holy Spirit did in them at the end of each day. “We should get into the habit of ... discuss
Vatican City, May 6, 2013 / 05:50 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Pope Francis has appointed Spanish-speaking Bishop Mark J. Seitz to lead the El Paso diocese in western Texas, placing him just across the border ... discuss
The Church in Cornwall: A Rogation Day Process (1906) While frequently forgotten after Vatican II, the observation of Rogation Days is still encouraged. This year the Minor Rogation, the days lea ... discuss
This is the 8th volume of The Weekly Francis ebook which is a compilation of the Holy Father’s writings, speeches, etc which I post at Jimmy Akin’s The Weekly Francis. The post at Jim ... discuss
Vatican City, May 5, 2013 / 06:28 am (CNA/EWTN News).- Drawing on the experience of the Latin American Church, Pope Francis called on groups dedicated to specific saints to grow in their faith, help u ... discuss
Vatican City, May 5, 2013 / 06:57 am (CNA/EWTN News).- At the end of Mass, Pope Francis noted that the Day of Child Victims of Violence is observed today and assured all those who “have suffered ... discuss
A weekly column by Father George Rutler. Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621) was a man of many parts: scholar, mystic, poet, traveler, diplomat, debater, cardinal and even something of a scienti ... discuss
The dates of the missions on the Mission Cross of Klosterneuburg Monastery in Austria are revealing. Not a one off, but similar dates can be found on Mission Crosses throughout Europe. They were of ... discuss
Vatican City, May 4, 2013 / 06:06 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The cardinal who designed Pope Benedict XVI's coat of arms says he needs a new one now that he is no longer the pontiff. “The problem now ... discuss
FROM THE PASTORMay 5, 2013by Fr. George W. Rutler Saint Robert Bellarmine (1542-1621) was a man of many parts: scholar, mystic, poet, traveler, diplomat, debater, cardinal and even somethi ... discuss
