Archive for November 3, 2013

Cacao farmers in Peru take part in fair trade. ?w=200&h=150

Fair trade group promotes conscientious Christmas shopping

As the season of Advent draws closer, Catholic Relief Services and a fair trade group are encouraging consumers to be... Read more

(L-R) Fr. Paul Shie, Fr. Arin Sugit, Bishop Cornelius Sim, and Fr. Robert Leong serve the roughly 20,000 Catholics who live in Brunei. ?w=200&h=150

Despite small size, Church in Brunei has 'lively' faith

Although it is one of the youngest and smallest “dioceses” in southeast Asia, the Apostolic Vicariate of Brunei is a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square Oct. 2. ?w=200&h=150

Pope praises 'ridiculous' tax collector who sought Jesus

In his Angelus message to the crowds in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis praised the ‘ridiculous’ actions of Zaccheus, the... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass at Rome's Verano Cemetery Nov. 1. ?w=200&h=150

Pope calls Feast of All Saints a 'day of hope'

Pope Francis offered Mass on All Saints’ Day at a Roman cemetery, preaching on the importance of hope in Christian... Read more