Archive for September 12, 2013
Romanian martyr hailed as reminder of freedom in Christ
Monsignor Vladimir Ghika, a martyr under the 20th century communist government in Romania, was beatified on Aug. 31, recognized as... Read more
Pope Francis urges faithful to help meet refugees' needs
Pope Francis called for solidarity with refugees during his Tuesday visit to a Jesuit refugee center in Rome, reminding Christians... Read more
Vatican willing to hand over accused nuncio to civil authorities
A Vatican spokesman has said that the Holy See is willing to hand over a former nuncio accused of sexual... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's busy schedule leading up to December
The Vatican has made public the packed schedule of liturgical activities Pope Francis will be involved in during the months... Read more
Archbishop Parolin: Pope's reforms a return to Church basics
New Vatican Secretary of State Archbishop Pietro Parolin said Pope Francis' reform efforts are not revolutionary, but stem from a... Read more
Spanish priest warns against ignorance of Church social teaching
The Church’s social doctrine is central for the life of the faithful, said a Spanish priest, and widespread ignorance of... Read more
Thai faithful echo Pope's call for peace in Syria
Catholics throughout Thailand – joined by Buddhists and Muslims in the country – have welcomed Pope Francis’ appeals for peace... Read more
Augustinian sisters remembered for martyrdom in Algeria
Two Augustinian missionaries who were martyred in 1994 during the Algerian Civil War are today remembered within their community for... Read more
Youth call education key in solving Israel-Palestine conflict
Education and interpersonal interaction offer the best hope for change in the situation between Israel and Palestine despite challenges facing... Read more
