Archive for July 17, 2013

Bishop David M. O'Connell of the Diocese of Trenton.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Bishop calls for social action to address migrants’ challenges

Bishop David O'Connell has issued a pastoral statement challenging Catholics to reach across partisan boundaries to pray and act for... Read more

"The Truth is Out There," by Eastern Catholic monk Amadeus.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Contemplative monk creates comic book to teach faith

Building on his lifelong love of comic books, an Eastern Catholic monk has authored a short graphic novel, “The Truth... Read more

Pope Francis greets the crowd at Castel Gandolfo before the Angelus, July 14, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis urges Irish, British to value each human life

Ahead of Day for Life Sunday in the U.K., Pope Francis has sent a message to British and Irish Catholics... Read more

Archbishop José Gomez.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Archbishop's immigration book praised for focus on family unity

Archbishop José Gomez' new book “Immigration and the Next America” is being lauded by a Catholic journalist for its emphasis... Read more

Pilgrims from Colombia during World Youth Day 2011 in Madrid. ?w=200&h=150

Pope to receive cross signed by 10,000 Colombian youth

During World Youth Day in Rio de Janeiro next week, Pope Francis will be presented with and bless a wooden... Read more

Women carry placards with messages of peace during a UN visit in DRC, May 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

African bishops promote end to violence in DR Congo

At a meeting of African bishops, those of the Democratic Republic of the Congo have urged an end to the... Read more

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UK bishops lament 'gay marriage' approval

Queen Elizabeth II has approved the British parliament’s “gay marriage” bill, in what the Catholic bishops of England and Wales... Read more