Archive for July 17, 2013

"The Truth is Out There," by Eastern Catholic monk Amadeus.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Contemplative monk creates comic book to teach faith

Building on his lifelong love of comic books, an Eastern Catholic monk has authored a short graphic novel, “The Truth... Read more

Bishop David M. O'Connell of the Diocese of Trenton.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Bishop calls for social action to address migrants’ challenges

Bishop David O'Connell has issued a pastoral statement challenging Catholics to reach across partisan boundaries to pray and act for... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at Castel Gandolfo before the Angelus, July 14, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis urges Irish, British to value each human life

Ahead of Day for Life Sunday in the U.K., Pope Francis has sent a message to British and Irish Catholics... Read more

Archbishop José Gomez.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Archbishop's immigration book praised for focus on family unity

Archbishop José Gomez' new book “Immigration and the Next America” is being lauded by a Catholic journalist for its emphasis... Read more

Pilgrims from Colombia during World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid. ?w=200&h=150

Pope to receive cross signed by 10,000 Colombian youth

During World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro next week, Pope Francis will be presented with and bless a wooden... Read more

Women carry placards with messages of peace during a UN visit in DRC, May 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

African bishops promote end to violence in DR Congo

At a meeting of African bishops, those of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have urged an end to the... Read more

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UK bishops lament 'gay marriage' approval

Queen Elizabeth II has approved the British parliament’s “gay marriage” bill, in what the Catholic bishops of England and Wales... Read more