Archive for May 21, 2014
Under pressure to convert, Zanzibar Christians concerned for future
Members of the small Christian minority on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar are suffering intimidation and now fear that their... Read more
Bishops' synod head: October meeting not solely about divorce
Cardinal Lorenzo Baldisseri, secretary general of the Synod of Bishops, has emphasized that the next synod will not be focused... Read more
Gift of knowledge attunes us to vision of God, Pope says
During his general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the Holy Spirit’s gift of knowledge, explaining that it enlightens our... Read more
Ambassador: diversity of papal delegation speaks of dialogue
In comments made to CNA, the Israeli Ambassador to the Holy See noted that the presence of both a rabbi... Read more
Children to receive First Communion at papal Mass in Jordan
Some 1400 boys and girls from Jordan will receive First Communion during the Mass Pope Francis will celebrate on the... Read more
Lasallian Brothers elect American superior general
The French-founded Institute of the Brothers of the Christian Schools have elected Brother Robert Schieler, an American with extensive education... Read more
Federal judges order 'gay marriage' in Pennsylvania, Oregon
Following judicial decisions ordering Pennsylvania and Oregon to recognize “gay marriage,” critics said that such decisions damage society and ignore... Read more
'Dire' situation continues in Central African Republic
An ongoing lack of security in the Central African Republic is among the challenges facing those who long for peace,... Read more
Archbishop: Europe’s governments ignore attacks on Christians
European governments and politicians have failed to properly address increasing attacks on Christians, Archbishop Georg Gaenswein said during a talk... Read more
