Archive for September 1, 2014

Fr. Ken Simpson (far right) brainstorms with parish leadership at the Amazing Parish Conference Aug. 28. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Hundreds flock to conference looking to revive parish life

Some 500 Catholic leaders and their pastors from across the United States met recently at the first-ever Amazing Parish conference... Read more

The Interfaith Women's group in Lahore held a candlelight prayer service for victims of violence in Iraq and Gaza. ?w=200&h=150

Interfaith women's group begs UN to act in Middle East

An inter-religious women’s group in Pakistan has appealed to the United Nations to offer support and protection for those suffering... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to Iraqi priest: I'll never leave or forget you

After sending a letter to Pope Francis on the plight Iraqi refugees fleeing ISIS violence, Fr. Behnam Benoka received a... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square before the Wed. general audience on April 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Faith is rooted in God - not human approval, Pope Francis says

Faith is not founded upon human wisdom, but on the power of God, as made manifest in the Gospel. This... Read more