Archive for April 1, 2015

The remains of St. Mary's Syrian Orthodox parish in Homs, Syria. ?w=200&h=150

Christians returning to Homs, Syria, even though Islamic State looms

In the wake of the Syrian regime’s taking full control of the ancient Christian city of Homs almost a year... Read more

Bishop James Conley confirms men at the Nebraska State Penitentiary March 31. ?w=200&h=150

Be 'saints of this prison,' Bishop Conley tells inmates at Confirmation

On Tuesday of Holy Week, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln offered Mass and confirmed four inmates at the Nebraska State... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Blood of the martyrs sustains the Church, Pope reflects

Pope Francis, in his General Audience address for Holy Week, said that the Christian martyrs of today, by the shedding... Read more

Black and white added stack of newspapers. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

An Arcus news service? RNS denies LGBT money influences religion coverage

The editor of Religion News Service has denied that a grant from a wealthy LGBT advocacy funder has biased its... Read more