Archive for June 17, 2014

Archbishop Georg Gaenswein, prefect of the Papal Household, speaks to the press June 5, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Gaenswein: thread of diplomacy links Benedict, Francis

In a recent interview with CNA, the prefect of the Papal Household and personal secretary to Benedict XVI recounted how... Read more

Speakers at the Oasis Foundation conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia June 16, 2014 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Bosnia event touches on religious violence in light of WWI

International leaders within the Catholic Church have gathered in Sarajevo, Bosnia to discuss the consequences of the First World War,... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone in Rome on June 28, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Cordileone counters March for Marriage critics

San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has rejected California politicians’ criticism of the March for Marriage, stressing his duty to teach... Read more

Fr. Rif'at Bader participates in the Oasis foundation conference in Sarajevo, Bosnia June 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Shame of ongoing violence must stop, Jordanian priest affirms

The spokesman for the Catholic Church in Amman, Jordan, has decried the continuous bloodshed in the Middle East, expressing his... Read more

 Missionary Sisters of St. Charles march for their convent in a March 2012 protest. Courtesy of United for a Better Stone Park.?w=200&h=150

Illinois nuns take legal action against bordering strip club

The Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo have taken legal action against a giant “adult entertainment” club built in their... Read more

Clint Dempsey at FUSE event With Three Days Grace in 2006. ?w=200&h=150

Christian faith critical for World Cup star Clint Dempsey

U.S. soccer fans went wild on Monday as team captain Clint Dempsey scored a goal during the first minute of... Read more

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New USCCB social development director aims to fight poverty

The U.S. bishops have named Mark Rohlena, head of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, to direct the Office of Domestic... Read more

Archbishop Jean Sleiman of Baghdad. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Christians, Shias face uncertain future in face of Iraqi violence

In the midst of advances by Sunni insurgents, Iraq’s remaining Christian community  and the country’s majority- Shia population face threats... Read more

ANSH with Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Houston. ?w=200&h=150

Hispanic Catholic priests help build bridges, convention leader says

A national gathering of Hispanic Catholic priests in Houston aims to build community and affirm their role as “bridges” between... Read more

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Supreme Court okays pro-life challenge to Ohio election speech law

The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that the Susan B. Anthony List has standing to challenge an Ohio law allowing... Read more

 Melinda Gates speaking at the opening of the London Summit on Family Planning. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Gates abortion funding drop met with praise, caution

Although Melinda Gates' recent announcement that her charitable group will axe abortion funding has drawn praise, concern remains over money... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eternal Word Television Network speaks with the press in this undated file photo. ?w=200&h=150

EWTN to appeal after 'troubling' HHS mandate ruling

The EWTN Global Catholic Network has announced that it will appeal a June 17 ruling that would require it to... Read more