Archive for June 4, 2013
Mobile ultrasound aims to reach abortion-vulnerable women
A network of pro-life pregnancy centers in Colorado is the latest to take to the streets with a mobile ultrasound... Read more
Catholic Relief Services honored on 70th anniversary
In recognition of the 70th anniversary of Catholic Relief Services last week, the mayor of Baltimore declared an official “Catholic... Read more
Obey God to build peace, Pope tells John XXIII devotees
Imitate Blessed John XXIII by growing in obedience to God and self-mastery to achieve peace, Pope Francis urged as he... Read more
Pope: Christian speech is genuine, not self-serving
Instead of sugar-coated words and flattery, when Christians speak they should offer the truth with love, without seeking to serve... Read more
Church to beatify father of seven who saved 100 lives
Odoardo Focherini will be beatified in the Italian city of Carpi on June 15 for his life of faith and... Read more
International bishops urge G8 leaders to remember the poor
Catholic bishops from across the world joined together to ask leaders of the G8 nations to consider the needs of... Read more
Faithful in Thailand moved by Pope's words on Corpus Christi
In a spirit of jubilation and fervor, Catholics in Thailand celebrated the feast of Corpus Christi with Eucharistic adoration and... Read more
Advocate says fight to defend marriage in Illinois continues
An Illinois Catholic leader says that the state's failure to advance a “gay marriage” bill is a significant victory for... Read more
Professor says religion, private life are public concerns
In a talk at the nation's capital, a U.S. scholar argued that so-called private entities – such as the family,... Read more
