Archive for August 7, 2013

Bishop James D. Conley in Rome, Italy, May 4, 2012.?w=200&h=150

Bishop says porn use starts with loneliness, 'yearning for love'

Reflecting on the pornography addiction of a man recently sentenced for the abduction of three women, Bishop James Conley said... Read more

Paul Marshall speaks during a panel discussion at the Hudson Institute on March 27, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Expert urges US to address Nigeria violence against Christians

As bombings against Christian churches in Nigeria continue, a religious liberty scholar is calling on the U.S. government to recognize... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims July 14, 2013 at the papal villa in Castel Gandolfo, Italy. Lauren Cater/CNA?w=200&h=150

Touch the poor and needy, Pope tells Argentineans

As his fellow Argentineans gathered to celebrate the feast of Saint Gaetano, the country's most popular saint, Pope Francis urged... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica as seen on the night of Feb. 13, 2013. Stephen Driscoll/CNA.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican interrogation request is first test of financial agreement

The Vatican’s judicial authorities have requested that their Italian counterparts interrogate Monsignor Nunzio Scarano about withdraws he made from his... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Knights recognized by Pope Francis for charity, witness

Pope Francis issued a letter to the Knights of Columbus on the occasion of their 131st annual convention, praising them... Read more

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Spanish government criticized for silence on Asia Bibi

The Spanish civil liberties website MasLibres is criticizing the Spanish government for failing to advocate on behalf of Asia Bibi,... Read more

Consolata Missionaries in Mongolian steppes. ?w=200&h=150

Consolata Missionaries celebrate ten years in Mongolia

The Consolata Missionaries have been in Mongolia for ten years, evangelizing a people searching for God and helping improve their... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley speaks at the States Dinner at the Knight's Supreme Convention in San Antonio, Texas on August 6, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Evangelization blocked by our own 'hesitancy' to convert

The biggest obstacle to the success of the New Evangelization is the reluctance of individual Catholics to let themselves be... Read more