Archive for February 3, 2014

Archbishop Jose Rodriguez Carballo and Cardinal Joao Braz de Aviz speak with journalists during a Jan. 31, 2014 press conference ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Consecrated life today in a positive position, bishops affirm

During an interview, two Vatican officials expressed the great holiness that exists within religious vocations, as well as their hope... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 27, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Do not justify sin by using other people, Pope warns

In his daily homily, Pope Francis spoke of the proper attitudes to have when we face difficult moments, stating that... Read more

A Bangladeshi couple milke a cow provided them by Caritas Australia. ?w=200&h=150

Caritas Australia disappointed by government budget cuts

Even as the Australian government has reduced funding for foreign aid, the nation's branch of Caritas intends to continue its... Read more

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Scottish Catholic agency free to follow beliefs against same-sex adoption

A Catholic adoption agency in Scotland has avoided a threat to its charitable status that could have closed the agency,... Read more

Bishop Laun during a Jan. 30, 2014 interview ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

The Church is not ours but Christ's, Austrian bishop stresses

As part of an “ad limina” visit to Rome last week, Austrian Bishop Andreas Laun said that although many seek... Read more

Migrant workers from Mexico pick cucumbers on a farm in Blackwater, Virginia. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Republican immigration plan draws hope, criticism

An immigration plan by House Republican leaders, aimed at both national security and pathways to legal status for undocumented migrants,... Read more