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Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
ATICAN CITY – Pastors and theologians involved in ecumenical dialogue emphasize the importance of “table time” – sharing meals – along with serious theological discussions, shared prayer and joint action. Pope Francis spoke about his ecumenical vision March 20 and prayed with delegates from Orthodox and other Christian communities at his inaugural Mass March 19. […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Pope Francis’ episcopal motto is based on the Gospel account of “The Call of St. Matthew,” the tax collector, in a homily given by St. Bede the Venerable. The pope may completely change, slightly alter or keep his episcopal coat of arms and motto for his papal coat of arms. But the […]
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By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – Christian leaders, including representatives of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, called on President Barack Obama and congressional leaders of both parties to end the fiscal brinksmanship and find a budget solution that protects the poorest Americans. In a Feb. 25 letter, the religious leaders urged the political leaders to “frame the budget […]
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The Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington will sponsor “24 Hours for the Lord: 40 Hours Devotion” beginning with the 5:15 p.m. Mass March 3, and continuing through the 5:15 p.m. Mass March 5. Continuous exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be available throughout the devotion, including the overnight hours. […]
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By Catholic News Service
WASHINGTON – To help dioceses, parishes and other groups pray for Pope Benedict XVI and for the selection of a new pope, the Secretariat of Divine Worship of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has provided liturgical and musical resources as well as specific prayers. The resources and prayers can be found at www.usccb.org/about/leadership/holy-see/pope-benedict-xvi/upload/Pope-Resignation-Resources.pdf. According […]
Pope Francis
By Catholic News Service
Catholic News Service VATICAN CITY – Here is a list of the 14 cardinals from Canada and the United States who are under the age of 80 and therefore eligible to vote in a conclave to elect a successor to Pope Benedict XVI: UNITED STATES Raymond Burke, head of the Apostolic Signature Daniel N. DiNardo […]
Pope Francis
By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – The sick, their caregivers and any Catholic who prays for or lovingly assists someone who is ill can gain an indulgence with prayers and service on or around the feast of Our Lady of Lourdes, which the Catholic Church marks as World Day of the Sick. A special Mass and services marking […]
National
By Catholic News Service
ARLINGTON – Judge Robert Bork, former circuit judge, U.S. solicitor general and 1987 Supreme Court judicial nominee, died Dec. 19 at Virginia Hospital Center in Arlington of complications from heart disease. He was 85. Bork became a Catholic in 2003 at age 76. In an interview with the National Catholic Register after he joined the […]
Pope Francis
By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service
VATICAN CITY – Pope Benedict XVI will preside over a full schedule of public Masses and prayer services over the Advent and Christmas season. The Vatican released the pope’s calendar of liturgical celebrations Nov. 9. The pope is scheduled to: – Lead an evening prayer service with Rome university students in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. […]
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By Dave Borowski
Brandon Vogt, 26, is a mechanical engineer, Catholic convert and blogger whose mission is to help the church spread the Gospel with technology. He began his online persona as a Protestant blogger, eventually converting to Catholicism and blogging on his new faith. Vogt discussed his ideas for evangelization May 10 at a presentation sponsored by […]
