Archive for June 2, 2014

Cardinal Ruben Salazar Gomez speaks to CNA on April 24, 2013 in Rome. ?w=200&h=150

Faith can transform Colombia, cardinal says

As Colombians prepare for a second round of voting in presidential elections on June 15, Cardinal Ruben Salazar Gomez of... Read more

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Liberation theology 'archaic', says prominent Mexican bishop

While in Rome last week, the president of the Latin American Bishops’ Council said at a news conference that the... Read more

Couples at the Vatican wait to be blessed by Pope Francis on Oct. 16, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Marriage requires love that imitates Christ, Pope says

In his June 2 homily, Pope Francis addressed married couples in the Vatican, pointing to fidelity, perseverance, and fruitfulness as... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the Renewal of the Spirit Movement in Rome's Olympic Stadium on June 1, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Do not cage the Holy Spirit, Pope tells massive Rome gathering

On Sunday afternoon Pope Francis told throngs of Charismatic Catholics to not obstruct the work of the Holy Spirit in... Read more

Meriam Yehya Ibrahim Ishag (R) is pictured in this undated image with her husband Daniel Wani.?w=200&h=150

Doubts raised over release reports of Christian woman in Sudan

A government official in Sudan is denying claims that a Christian woman sentenced to execution for her faith may soon... Read more

Displaced persons in the Central African Republic received aid from CRS in May 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Shipping bill could cut aid to millions, Catholic leaders warn

Leaders of Catholic Relief Services and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops called on the Senate to defeat a legislative... Read more