Archive for May 17, 2016

The statue of Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac at his tomb in the Zagreb Cathedral, Croatia. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Hoax or history? The communist smearing of Cardinal Stepinac

Was the controversial Cardinal Aloysius Stepinac a target of decades-long communist smears and disinformation? One researcher of the period says... Read more

Fr. Chase Hilgenbrinck. Photo ?w=200&h=150

Pro-soccer player turned priest reunites with fans in Chile

With a Mass celebrated in the chapel where he used to pray, former soccer star Chase Hilgenbrinck was reunited recently... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

You have the right to practice your faith, Pope Francis says in new interview

In a new interview focused heavily on migration and dialogue with Islam, Pope Francis touched on growing concerns surrounding the... Read more

Polish pilgrims celebrate after hearing the news that the next World Youth Day will be hosted by Krakow. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Don't let fear keep you from World Youth Day, cardinal says

With millions of youth set to arrive in Krakow for World Youth Day in just a few weeks, Cardinal Stanislaw... Read more

Destroyed buildings in Homs, Syria. ?w=200&h=150

The suffering of Syria's Christians taught him how to be a priest

Father Rodrigo Miranda is a priest from Chile. But it was in Syria, among the oppressed Christian community, that he... Read more

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Polish rallies seek stronger protections for unborn children

Thousands of Polish pro-lifers have called on parliament to pass a bill that would further restrict abortion in the country.  Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside SCOTUS after oral arguments for their case against the HHS Mandate. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

How the Little Sisters find joy despite their ongoing court case

If you are a Christian, your life should not be a perpetual Lent – this was the message of the... Read more