Archive for August 7, 2014
Don't ignore rural Catholics in America, advocate exhorts
An advocate for Catholics living in rural settings said it is unfortunate that this group sometimes feels like second-class citizens,... Read more
Alabama governor laments judge's abortion clinic ruling
Robert Bentley, Alabama's governor and a trained physician, has expressed disappointment that a law he signed last year requiring abortionists... Read more
Religious leaders help build dialogue in conflict, ambassador says
Amid the ongoing war in the Gaza Strip, the Israeli ambassador to the Holy See lauded Pope Francis’ continued calls... Read more
Pope issues urgent appeal for global help of Iraqi Christians
As Iraq’s largest Christian city fell into the hands of the Islamic State, Pope Francis issued an urgent appeal asking... Read more
American missionary feels 'abandoned' in North Korean captivity
A Baptist missionary held captive in North Korea says he feels “abandoned” by the U.S. government after nearly two years... Read more
Iraqi Christians facing risk of genocide, patriarch warns
The seizure of Iraq’s largest Christian town has prompted a mass exodus of refugees, which a leading Catholic bishop described... Read more
Knights of Columbus set record for global charitable giving
The Knights of Columbus continued to set records for charitable giving and volunteer hours, making this the 14th consecutive year... Read more
Pope names new bishop for Ohio-based eparchy
Pope Francis has named seminary rector Father Bohdan J. Danylo as new bishop for the Parma, Ohio-based Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy... Read more
Church on front line against Ebola outbreak, official says
The Catholic Church plays a fundamental role in responding to the worst outbreak of Ebola infections in history, a Holy... Read more
Disbelief, horror follow desertion of baby with Down syndrome
Advocates for those with Down syndrome are appalled and grieved by the reported abandonment of a baby who had been... Read more
