Archive for November 30, 2016
Vatican foundation exploring pros, cons of new technologies
Alongside the various technological advances booming throughout the world, the digital age has also brought with it questions as to... Read more
Norwegian Catholic Church accused of membership inflation
In an unusual turn of events, the Catholic Church in Norway is under fire for reportedly lying about its number... Read more
Humanitarian needs going unmet in Iraq, Catholic leaders tell Congress
Given new and expanded humanitarian crises in Iraq and elsewhere, Congress should respond generously to a request to approve additional... Read more
Pope Francis offers prayer, condolences after Colombia plane crash
After a plane crash in Colombia claimed the lives of 71 people, including the majority of Brazil’s up and coming... Read more
We have to pray for both the living and the dead, Pope Francis says
In his last set of catechesis on mercy, Pope Francis focused on the works of praying for the living and... Read more
Pope Francis meets Martin Scorsese, director of 'Silence,' at Vatican
On Wednesday, Pope Francis added world famous director Martin Scorsese to the list of Hollywood stars he has welcomed for... Read more
In Pakistan, 13 sentenced over lynching of Christian couple
Five men in Pakistan's Punjab province were sentenced to death last week for their leading role in the November 2014... Read more
Francis appeals to the martyrs in ecumenical message to Patriarch
The Bishop of Rome sent a message to the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on Wednesday, continuing a recent tradition of... Read more
