Archive for August 28, 2013

Imprisoned pastor Saeed Abedini with his family. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Iran rejects appeal from imprisoned US pastor

Calls for U.S. action continue after an Iranian court rejected an appeal from Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen... Read more

Pope Francis prays at a Passion Service at St. Peters, March 29, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Rape victim consoled, encouraged by call from Pope Francis

A 44-year-old woman from Argentina said that after writing a letter to Pope Francis telling him that she had been... Read more

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

Pope meets with 500 young pilgrims at St. Peter's Basilica

Pope Francis met today at Saint Peter’s Basilica with around 500 youths from the central Italian diocese of Piacenza-Bobbio, who... Read more

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Critics say Joseph Bottum's marriage essay could confuse Catholics

Critics of a recent essay rejecting continued political opposition to “gay marriage” warn that the author risks confusing Catholics and... Read more

President Barack Obama speaks during the 50th Anniversary of March on Washington. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Crowds in DC urged to continue work of Martin Luther King

Thousands of people gathered in downtown Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King... Read more