Archive for August 28, 2014
Muslim scholar decries violence: 'I am a Nazarene, too'
Referring to the label “Nazarene” marked on houses of Christians in Iraq by the militant Islamic State, a Muslim scholar... Read more
Scholars: Boko Haram caliphate claim may be inspired by ISIS
The Islamist extremist group Boko Haram’s claim to have established a caliphate – or a state ruled under Islamic law... Read more
Australian conference seeks to strengthen parish life
A national New Evangelization conference in Australia last week worked to reinforce parishes as faith communities actively seeking to grow... Read more
US bishops to honor 50th anniversary of civil rights milestones
The U.S. bishops are encouraging commemorations of the 50th anniversary of milestones in the African-American Civil Rights Movement, saying they... Read more
Successful Okla. lawsuit could stop future black masses
A lawyer who helped recover a stolen Host that organizers of an Oklahoma City black mass intended to desecrate said... Read more
Catholic couple marks 25th wedding anniversary at Rimini Meeting
An Italian couple celebrating their 25th anniversary of marriage by volunteering at the Rimini Meeting, a major Catholic event, aimed... Read more
UN intervention against ISIS would fit Pope's call, scholar suggests
The Pope’s support of international action against attacks by the Islamic State should be met with United Nations intervention, one... Read more
Knights co-launch film on hope among Haiti's young amputees
The Knights of Columbus partnered with Connecticut-based EVTV to produce a documentary on hope and healing of Haitian children injured... Read more
