Archive for June 3, 2013

Pope Francis presides over worldwide Holy Hour in St. Peter's Basilica June 2. ?w=200&h=150

Pope unites Church with global Holy Hour

Pope Francis united churches from all world dioceses yesterday when he presided Eucharistic Adoration in Rome to mark the feast... Read more

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Bishop says no truce yet between Honduran gangs

A bishop in Honduras said a truce has still not been achieved between rival gangs in the country that have... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square before the Wednesday general audience, May 22, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope prays that Christians avoid 'road of corruption'

Pope Francis on Monday warned about corrupt Christians who think they are “strong” and “independent of God,” emphasizing that Catholics... Read more

Rev. Samuel Rodriguez. Courtesy of the American Religious Freedom Program.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Religious liberty is 'endangered,' warns Hispanic Christian leader

Current threats to religious freedom in the United States demand that people of faith speak out in defense of their... Read more

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput at the March for Life in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

Philadelphia archdiocese announces 24 parishes to merge

The Archdiocese of Philadelphia on Sunday announced the merger of 24 parishes into 10, saying the changes will “ultimately strengthen... Read more