Was Jesus the Original Hipster?
The Diocese of Brooklyn has come up with a novel way to make the Church more relevant to the young - by comparing Jesus to today's "hipsters."
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Second Miracle Gains Preliminary Approval in JPII Cause
A second miracle, which will be needed before Blessed John Paul II can be canonized, has received a favorable opinion from the medical council of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints, which represents a pivotal step toward finalization of the process.
Pope: Church is Not a Babysitter
While delivering a homily to lay employees of the Vatican bank yesterday morning, Pope Francis warned that if we are not faithful to our baptismal call, we risk turning the Church into a "babysitter" for sleeping children.
Catholic Priest to be Awarded Posthumous Medal of Honor
Captain Emil J. Kapaun, a Catholic priest who was declared a Servant of God in 1993, will be awarded a posthumous Medal of Honor at the White House on April 11 for his heroic service during the Korean War.
Dolan: Church Must be More Welcoming to Homosexuals
During interviews with the major media on Easter Sunday, New York's Cardinal Timothy Dolan said that while Church teaching on sexuality is unchanging, it must do a better job of welcoming homosexual men and women.
What to Expect at Today's Mass of Inauguration of Pope Francis
In a press conference yesterday, Fr. Federico Lombardi, S.J., director of the Press Office of the Holy See, released details of what we can expect to see during today's inauguration Mass of Pope Francis.
Pope Francis Begins Pontificate at Mary's Feet
No one was surprised that Pope Francis I began his first day as head of the world's largest church at the feet of Our Lady, having already informed the Vatican that his first private Mass should be delayed long enough for him to "visit the icon of the holy mother."
Vatican Publishes Official Biography of Pope Francis
The Vatican Press Office has published the official biography of Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, S.J.
Habemus Papum! Pope Francis
The long-awaited white smoke billowed forth from the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel at approximately 7:07 p.m. Rome time, announcing the election of the 266th pope, Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio, who took the name of Pope Francis.
Black Smoke Once Again - Speculation Abounds
With the second round of votes resulting in another burst of black smoke from the chimney of the Sistine Chapel, Vatican watchers are speculating about what might be going on inside the heavily guarded chamber.
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