Archive for May 5, 2015

People hold hands during a rally lead by faith leaders in front of Baltimore City Hall on May 3, 2015 in Baltimore, Maryland. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena,Matt Hadro

For Catholics in West Baltimore, the only answer to violence is community

After unrest erupted in Baltimore following the death of 25 year-old Freddie Gray, Catholics stepped up to restore their communities... Read more

    Pope Francis celebrates Mass for the Feast of the Presentation of Jesus at the Temple in St. Peter's Basilica, Feb. 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope to Lutherans: In Christian unity, don't be afraid of the tough issues

Christians in pursuit of unity should not be afraid to broach potential areas of disagreement such as marriage, family, and... Read more

Refugee children at the Sharia Al Haman Hope Refugee Camp in Duhok, Iraq 2 on March 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Facing uncertain future, Iraqi refugees sacrifice for education

Less than a mile away from the local coffee shops, fancy restaurants, and the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, the capital... Read more

Police officers preparing for the 18th Annual Blue Mass in Washington, D.C., May 8, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Ahead of National Police Week, DC cardinal honors fallen officers

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington called on Tuesday for gratitude to be given to the law enforcement officials who are... Read more

A statue of Jesus with children at the Pontifical North American College. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis blesses image of children killed in Maryland fire

After reading a letter while visiting Rome’s North American Seminary detailing the death of two young girls in a house... Read more

Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila participates in a conference at the Pontifical Council for the Laity, in Rome, Feb. 6, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Will Cardinal Tagle be the next president of international Caritas?

Two sources who work in Vatican charities told CNA on Tuesday that Cardinal Luis Tagle of Manila will likely be... Read more