Archive for April 2, 2014

Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City speaks at the state's Catholic Advocacy Day, March 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Okla. Catholics speak up for voiceless with lawmakers

A recent “Catholic Advocacy Day” gave laity in Oklahoma the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and to be... Read more

Bishop Michael Putney, the late head of Australia's Townsville diocese. ?w=200&h=150

Australians mourn late bishop remembered for ecumenism

Christians, especially those in Australia, are mourning the death of Bishop Michael Putney, who was particularly committed to ecumenical dialogue.  Read more

 An engaged couple participates in an encounter with Pope Francis in St. Peters Square on Feb. 14, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: married couples are an icon of God's love

In his weekly general audience Pope Francis closed his catechesis on the sacraments by reflecting on the vocation of marriage,... Read more

Bl. Pope John XXIII's tomb at St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

Spanish archbishop encourages faithful to attend canonizations

Archbishop Jose Ansejo Pelegrina of Seville, Spain, has issued a pastoral letter inviting Catholics to take part in pilgrimages to... Read more

Msgr. Matthew Koo speaks with CNA on March 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Priest who survived labor camp recalls suffering as gift

Monsignor Matthew Koo recounted being detained in a Chinese labor camp for thirty years due to his Marian devotion, noting... Read more

Pennsylvania State Rep. Margo Davidson (D).?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Planned Parenthood opposes lawmaker with Gosnell victim tie

Planned Parenthood has decided not to endorse a Pennsylvania lawmaker who supported increasing health regulations for abortion clinics, a move... Read more

Venezuelan protestors met by riot police in Caracas, Feb. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Holy See currently refraining from mediation in Venezuelan violence

The Holy See press officer Fr. Federico Lombardi explained Tuesday that the Vatican is considering mediation in Venezuela's lethal protests,... Read more

Persecuted and Forgotten infographic. ?w=200&h=150

Obama urged to create religious envoy after papal meeting

Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has called on President Barack Obama to follow up on his meeting with Pope Francis by... Read more

Cardinal Peter Turkson, president of the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Cardinal encourages business schools to form principled leaders

Cardinal Peter Turkson has encouraged business school faculty to teach their students about the Church's social teaching and to form... Read more