Archive for August 6, 2014

A man leaves his car and packs his bag at the Khazair checkpoint after fleeing from Mosul, Iraq on June 11, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Catholic groups unite to help Iraqis ousted by extremists

Catholic Relief Services and Caritas have agreed to a common plan to help those who have fled from their homes... Read more

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Do not become a prisoner of fear, Nigerian bishop urges

Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, a city in northern Nigeria, has stressed the importance of remaining present to his people... Read more

Pope Francis meets with students in Paul VI audience hall on May 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: mercy, compassion at heart of new covenant

In his first general audience since June, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church, explaining that Jesus fulfills the... Read more

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Social networking prayer site holds contest to share faith

The social networking site May Feelings, dedicated to sharing prayers and messages, has announced a new contest to reward the... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his Wednesday general audience on June 18, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope thanks Knights of Columbus for their service, charity

In a message delivered to the Knights of Columbus' international convention, Pope Francis thanked the Catholic fraternal organization for their... Read more

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Peruvian abortion law prompts call for prayer, fasting

Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes in Peru is calling on the faithful to pray and fast, asking... Read more

Religious brothers participate in Corpus Christi Mass at St. John Lateran, June 19, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Congregation for religious issues guidelines for financial management

The Vatican's congregation for religious has released guidelines on the management of congregations, requiring them to adapt to international financial... Read more

 Bishop Noonan at the opening Mass for the 2014 Knights of Columbus convention in Orlando, Fla. Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Trust God's love in difficult times, bishop counsels

A relationship with God is the most important thing to remember in difficult times, said Bishop John Noonan of Orlando... Read more

A mother holds her child after being deported from the United States back to Honduras. ?w=200&h=150

'American dream' ends in deportation for Honduran moms

Angelica Galvez set off this summer on a grueling, one-month journey to the U.S. – fleeing economic hardship in violence-ridden... Read more