Archive for September 7, 2014

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Media summit in Philippines hopes to bolster personal encounter

The Filipino bishops' annual conference on social media, being held this month, will aim at promoting authentic encounters and at... Read more

Women in Rwanda tend a community garden with techniques taught by Catholic Relief Services. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Church serves women 'the rest of the world has left behind'

Recent claims that the Catholic Church disregards women fail to acknowledge the Church’s critical work to support women and families... Read more

The replica statue of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, which was enthroned in the Vatican Gardens, Aug. 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Francis' letter to Cubans: Imitate Mary's joy, haste, perseverance

Marking the feast of the patroness of Cuba, Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, Pope Francis on Monday sent... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his first Sunday Angelus on March 17, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope prays for peace in Ukraine, Lesotho

Addressing thousands of pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square during his weekly Angelus address, Pope Francis called for peace in Ukraine... Read more