Archive for September 6, 2013

Basilica of the Agony located on the Mount of Olives in Jerusalem, next to the Garden of Gethsemane. ?w=200&h=150

Jerusalem Patriarchate to participate in prayer vigil for Syria

Joining in Pope Francis' call to make Sept. 7 a day of fasting and prayer for the people of Syria,... Read more

Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, secretary for relations with states of the Holy See, addresses the UN General Assembly. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican diplomat promotes moderation among Syrians

Archbishop Dominique Mamberti, Vatican City's secretary for relations with states, told a group of ambassadors that stakeholders in the Syrian... Read more

Archbishop Samuel Aquila (left) serves food during the Christ in the City fundraiser in Denver, Sept 4, 2013 (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'Un-gala' fundraiser draws awareness to homeless ministry

Putting a unique spin on a typical charity fundraiser, the young missionaries of Christ in the City recently hosted an... Read more

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Coca-Cola stock drops as boycott spreads in Latin America

Coca-Cola saw its stock value drop yesterday as the boycott against the soft-drink giant has spread across Spain and into... Read more

Archbishop Józef Wesolowski, papal nuncio to the Dominican Republic.?w=200&h=150

Dominican Republic bishops call for purification after nuncio scandal

The bishops of the Dominican Republic have voiced support for the investigation launched into accusations of sexual misconduct against the... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

War crimes tribunal suggested as alternative to strike on Syria

A ranking member of the U.S. House has proposed a war crimes tribunal as an alternative to military intervention in... Read more