Archive for November 8, 2013

Ultrasound And Belly by Petr Kratochvil.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate

Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more

Henrietta Williams, president of the Association of Catholic Medical Practitioners of Nigeria, at the Vatican Nov. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Nigerian doctor laments growing plague of human trafficking

Human trafficking is a major scourge to women and children that needs greater international attention, the head of a Catholic... Read more

A tractor turns the cover crop into the soil in preparation for planting in the Salinas Valley of Calif. on June 16, 2011. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Farm Bill should help the vulnerable, religious leaders urge

Catholics leaders in the U.S. asked members of Congress to place the needs of the poor at the center of... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowds outside the Basilica of St. John Lateran on April 7, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope warns against 'unclean bread' of corruption

During his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned those present to be aware the dangers of bribery, stating that those who... Read more

Statue of Saint Peter outside of Saint Peters Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Year of Faith to be marked by exposition of St. Peter relics

A Vatican official announced that in anticipation of the close of the Year of Faith, the relics of the first... Read more

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African Catholic bishops urge forgiveness, end to exploitation

African Catholic leaders in justice and peace have released a message encouraging spiritual renewal and condemning the exploitation of “the... Read more

Super Typhoon Haiyan Centered Over Panay Island in the Philippines, Nov. 8, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Faithful pray in Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan strikes

As Typhoon Haiyan – one of the strongest storms in history – hit the islands of the Philippines today, the... Read more

Archbishop Timothy Broglio at the 5th annual Benefit for the Archdiocese for the Military Services. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Military Archdiocese garners vital support from special collection

A new special collection as Masses throughout the U.S. offers crucial help for military chaplains administering sacraments and support to... Read more