Archive for August 8, 2014

Bishops hold Mass and procession on US border in support of immigration reform. ?w=200&h=150

Refugees fleeing violence deserve care, bishops emphasize

Catholic bishops are highlighting the need to care for refugees fleeing violent situations in their homelands as the ongoing influx... Read more

A woman recieves the Eucharist . ?w=200&h=150

Prayers urged as black mass organizer claims consecrated Host

The purported use of a consecrated Host at a planned satanic black mass at an Oklahoma City civic center would... Read more

Bp. Rochus Josef Tatamai of Bereina celebrating Mass in the forest of PNG. ?w=200&h=150

Catholics in Melanesia celebrate gift, power of Bible

Catholic faithful recently gathered in the Melanesian islands to mark “Bible Sunday” – a celebration aimed at fostering meditative reading... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peters Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis appoints personal envoy to Iraq

In light of the increasingly dramatic situation of Christians in Iraq following the expansion of ISIS forces to the plain... Read more

President Barack Obama addresses the nation from Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, May 1, 2012. Official White House Photo by Pete Souza.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Obama authorizes Iraq airstrikes to prevent religious genocide

Late Thursday night the Obama administration announced that it has launched a military and humanitarian operation to protect both U.S.... Read more

Sr. Cristina on The Voice Italy.?w=200&h=150

Nun who won 'The Voice Italy' renews religious vows

Ursuline Sister Cristina Scuccia, the young Italian religious who won the last season of The Voice Italy, renewed her temporary... Read more

Refugees from Iraq fled their homes and now take shelter at a refugee camp. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Priest from Nineveh: 'Christianity is finished in Iraq'

A priest hailing from what used to be Iraq’s largest Christian city has lamented the exodus of over 100,000 Christians... Read more