Archive for April 14, 2015
After controversy, NJ Catholic school reinstates teacher with plea for 'truth and charity'
A New Jersey Catholic school has reinstated a teacher who was the focus of media controversy over her social media... Read more
Don't thwart nuclear agreement with Iran, bishop warns Congress
The head of the U.S. Bishops' international peace committee supports the new framework for Iran's nuclear program and is asking... Read more
Vatican unveils a packed, diverse itinerary for Pope's Sarajevo visit
Pope Francis will meet with a vast array of different groups during his daytrip to Bosnia, which is a visit... Read more
A dark, tense history: behind Turkey's protest of the Holy See
Pope Francis' comments on the extermination of Armenian Christians in early 20th century Turkey prompted a strongly worded criticism from... Read more
Relic of Saint John Paul II makes pilgrimage to Cuba
Seventeen years after the historic visit of Saint John Paul II to Cuba, the Polish pope is returning to the... Read more
Priest who died on the Titanic could be on path to sainthood
When the Titanic began to sink on April 15, 1912, Father Thomas Byles had two opportunities to board a lifeboat.... Read more
Pope to Americas: working to build bridges is never in vain
In a message for the 7th Summit of the Americas, Pope Francis called for dialogue, cooperation and the securing of... Read more
