Archive for August 29, 2014

Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Daejon, South Korea for the Solemnity of the Assumption on Aug. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Koreans infected with 'Francis syndrome' after papal visit

A former Korean ambassador to the Holy See spoke of the effects of Pope Francis' recent visit to South Korea,... Read more

Christian refugees take refuge in Erbil, Iraq on August 9, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Hillary Mast

Iraqi refugees working to help each other survive

Christians and other religious minorities who have fled areas in Iraq that have fallen under Islamic State control are now... Read more

Pope Francis greets Paul Bhatti and his mother in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Aug. 27, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pakistani leader talks persecuted Christians with Pope Francis

In a brief encounter with Pope Francis following his general audience yesterday, former Pakistani minister Paul Bhatti discussed persecuted Christians... Read more

Archbishop Carlos Osoro was appointed August 28, 2014 as Archbishop of Madrid, Spain. ?w=200&h=150

Choice of new Madrid archbishop marks new course for Spain's bishops

The appointment of Carlos Osoro Sierra as the new Archbishop of Madrid is another step forward in the renewal of... Read more

Fr. David Neuhaus, Patriarchal vicar for Hebrew speaking Catholics, speaks with CNA August 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Jerusalem priest to Israel, Palestine: Humanize one another

Following the agreement of an indefinite ceasefire in Gaza earlier this week, a key priest in Jerusalem says the only... Read more

 Bishop Nunzio Galantino enters the Italian Embassy to the Holy See, in Rome on Feb. 18 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Italian bishop: Catholics in 'irregular' relationships welcome in Church

Those who are in irregular marital situations cannot receive Holy Communion but are still Christian faithful and “must feel at... Read more

   Protestors can take refuge and pray for peace in one of two tent-chapels on Maidan Square in Kiev. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Greek Catholics face hostility amid unrest in Ukraine

A bishop of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church called for peace amid escalating conflict with pro-Russian separatists, stating that the... Read more