Archive for June 27, 2014

A suspect is taken into custody by FBI agents in Jackson, Mississippi during Operation Cross Country VIII in June 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Major FBI bust highlights problem of human trafficking

The arrest of nearly 300 suspected pimps and rescue of 168 children in a national bust of child sex trafficking... Read more

National Assembly of Quebec. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Life is not ours to end, Canadians say against suicide bill

The Quebec National Assembly on Thursday passed legislation creating a right to assisted suicide in some circumstances, drawing criticism from... Read more

Pope Francis prayes during his Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures

In an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which... Read more

Pope Francis greets children during his General Audience June 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: love of God is both generous, active

Pope Francis focused his daily homily for the Feast of the Sacred Heart on the nature of love between God... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope cancels hospital visit due to 'sudden indisposition'

As spectators were awaiting the visit of Pope Francis to an Roman hospital, it was announced by Bishop Claudio Giuliodori... Read more

Józef Wesolowski, former papal nuncio to the Dominican Republic.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican laicizes former nuncio to Dominican Republic

Following abuse accusations last fall involving the apostolic nuncio to the Dominican Republic, the Vatican has concluded the first part... Read more

U.S. Mexico border crossing at San Ysidro. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Bishop cites teaching of Popes in push to protect migrant kids

Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, invoked the social teaching of multiple popes in a plea for Congress to... Read more

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

By Adelaide Mena

Sudanese Christian woman released again

Meriam Ibrahim – a Christian woman who had previously been sentenced to death in Sudan for her faith – has... Read more

Archbishop Chaput at the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop: Mandate ruling threatens Philly's vulnerable

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said that he is “deeply disappointed” that a district judge has denied the archdiocese... Read more

Michael Warsaw at a Religious Freedom Rally in Birmingham, Ala.?w=200&h=150

EWTN files for emergency mandate relief with Supreme Court

The EWTN Global Catholic Network has filed a motion for emergency relief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking for an... Read more