Archive for September 4, 2013
Melkite leader says attacks on Syria would worsen situation
The leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has argued that despite reported chemical attacks in Syria, foreign military intervention... Read more
German raid on home-schooling family draws condemnation
German officials’ seizure of four home-schooled children last week prompted strong objections from American home schooling advocates who say the... Read more
Pope: welcome, celebration, mission the soul of Christian life
Reflecting on the recent World Youth Day held in Brazil, Pope Francis said at his General Audience today that hospitality,... Read more
Fr. Barron releases New Evangelization documentary series
The second installment of the popular “Catholicism” series by Fr. Robert Barron is being released this month, with a focus... Read more
Mary's Nativity draws tens of thousands to Indian basilica
Huge crowds started gathering in Bangalore, India, last week, as the city's novena leading up to the Nativity of Mary... Read more
Holy See to investigate nuncio on charges of sexual misconduct
The Vatican has launched an investigation of the Apostolic Nuncio to the Dominican Republic, Polish Archbishop Joseph Wesolowski, in the... Read more
Coca Cola Spain faces boycott over TV ads, Twitter comments
After slamming critics of its decision to sponsor a reality TV show featuring objectionable content, Coca Cola Spain is facing... Read more
US bishops join Pope in urging Sept. 7 prayer, fasting for Syria
The U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics in the country and all those concerned about ongoing violence in Syria to join... Read more
