Archive for September 11, 2015

General audience with Pope Francis, April 17, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Inside a dubious LGBT media guide to Pope Francis' visit

As Pope Francis' trip to the U.S. nears, the LGBT advocacy organization GLAAD has released a media guide encouraging journalists... Read more

Cathedral of the Risen Christ. Lincoln, Nebraska. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

For Lincoln diocese, audit adds to its effective child protection plan

The Diocese of Lincoln will now take part in the U.S. bishops' audit of the implementation of the youth protection... Read more

Syrian and Iraqi refugees at a church in Jordan. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops ready to welcome refugees from Syrian civil war

As Europe's migrant crisis worsens, fuelled in part by Syria's lengthy civil war, the head of the U.S. bishops' conference... Read more

Mother Teresa. Courtesy of Father Woody and Regis University.?w=200&h=150

Is this the miracle that could canonize Mother Teresa?

The Vatican is studying the case of a Brazilian man inexplicably cured of brain abscesses – which could be the... Read more

Sick and elderly persons at the Basilica of Our Lady of Lourdes. ?w=200&h=150

After assisted suicide bill fails, English bishops urge greater care for the dying

A measure that would have legalized assisted suicide in England and Wales failed in the British Parliament Friday by a... Read more

Pope Francis at the Vatican on April 3, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis warns of 'grave consequences' if climate change is ignored

The environment is facing serious threats such as climate change and global warming, Pope Francis has said – adding that... Read more