Archive for August 25, 2014
Vatican advisor: anti-Ebola effort needs international backup
Though the Church and others are doing much to help Ebola victims, “extraordinary measures” are needed to halt the epidemic,... Read more
Pope sends letter of condolence to family of James Foley
Pope Francis sent a letter to the family of a U.S. journalist killed by ISIS last week, assuring them of... Read more
Cardinal George participating in clinical trial of anti-cancer drug
Cardinal Francis George of Chicago is continuing cancer treatment and has agreed to take part in a clinical trial of... Read more
Orthodox patriarch denounces ISIS violence, stresses dialogue
The Ecumenical Patriarch of the Eastern Orthodox Church has spoken out against the persecution of religious minorities in Iraq, calling... Read more
Jewish leader blasts indifference to persecuted Christians
The leader of the World Jewish Congress slammed global apathy to persecution of Christians in the Middle East and other... Read more
Baghdad bishop: Take a 'real' challenge by praying
A bishop in Baghdad is challenging the faithful across the world to join in 30 minutes of prayer before the... Read more
Pope Francis' interfaith soccer match shows desire for peace
A priest and close friend of Pope Francis says the pontiff's idea for an upcoming inter-religious soccer match for peace... Read more
Disgraced nuncio does not have immunity, Vatican counters
The Vatican countered media reports that it protected a former nuncio who faces sex abuse charges through diplomatic immunity, saying... Read more
