Archive for December 10, 2013
Central African Republic mired in violence amid threat of genocide
A year of violence threatening the stability of the Central African Republic has escalated in recent weeks, leaving more than... Read more
Thousands in Argentina celebrate Mary Undoer of Knots
Thousands of Argentineans gathered on Dec. 8 to celebrate the 17th anniversary of the enthroning of an image of Mary... Read more
Focolare Movement asks that founder's cause be opened
The Focolare Movement, an organization dedicated to unity among all peoples, has requested that Bishop Raffaello Martinelli of Frascati begin... Read more
Atheist film critic says 'Philomena' movie is an attack on Catholics
An atheist movie reviewer has criticized the new film “Philomena” as “another hateful and boring attack on Catholics,” saying that... Read more
Do not fear the tender consolation of God, Pope says
Pope Francis dedicated his homily this morning to discussing the consolation of God, noting that it brings hope and that... Read more
Vatican launches global campaign to fight 'scandal' of hunger
Caritas International has initiated their first global campaign to eradicate hunger, promoting the basic human right to food, and encouraging... Read more
Sinners, sex and NFP: My conversation with Simcha Fisher
“The Sinner's Guide to Natural Family Planning” has 95 percent five-star reviews on Amazon.com. Despite its growing popularity and critical... Read more
Migration policies must respect families, European bishops say
Care for persons and families should be at the forefront of policies regarding migrants and refugees, the European bishops said... Read more
Columnist: Pope's words rooted in Christ, not Marx
Columnist Kathleen Parker has said free market-supporting conservatives are wrong to attack Pope Francis as a Marxist, saying his comments... Read more
