Archive for February 27, 2014
Thai bishop's soccer skills score goals of evangelization
The patronal feasts of parishes in a northeastern Thai diocese unite communities for Mass, prayer, processions – and friendly soccer... Read more
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, head of the Synod of Bishops
Among the newly elevated cardinals is Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, who was in fact given... Read more
Judge strikes down Texas' marriage definition amid criticism
The state of Texas is appealing a ruling from a federal judge that could impose “gay marriage” in the state,... Read more
Ukrainian Catholic Church sees growth in south of country
A new diocese of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church has been established in southern Ukraine, following a decision to divide... Read more
Pope to mother of train crash victim: I weep for you
Pope Francis sent a letter offering his continued condolences to the mother of one of the victims of a 2012... Read more
Iraqi patriarch urges prayer, fasting that Christians remain
Archbishop Louis Raphael I Sako, the Chaldean Catholic Patriarch of Babylon, has issued an urgent appeal to mark the beginning... Read more
Pope: Inconsistency in our actions causes Church scandal
In his daily homily Pope Francis spoke of the harm done when Christians don't practice what they preach, noting that... Read more
Korean Masses strengthen migrant community in Thailand
This month’s introduction of Sunday Masses celebrated in Korean at a parish in the Thai city of Pattaya has united... Read more
Vatican releases Pope's liturgical schedule for Lent, Easter
The Vatican made public the schedule of Pope Francis' liturgical celebrations for March and April, including the list of Lenten... Read more
Critics say Ariz. bill veto swarmed by misleading rhetoric
The Arizona Catholic Conference has lamented the veto of Arizona religious freedom bill S.B. 1062, noting the “extremely intense, if... Read more
