Archive for September 16, 2014

Islamist militia in Central African Republic. Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

Death toll rises in Central African violence

Thousands more people have died in ongoing violence in the Central African Republic since December, and many more of the... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput and the World Meeting of Families catechesis book in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones,Alan Holdren

Meeting of Families document offers global perspective

The preparatory catechesis document for the 2015 World Meeting of Families is a “wonderful” work that addresses Catholic family issues... Read more

Pope John Paul II.?w=200&h=150

First parish dedicated to John Paul II in Chinese-speaking world

The Diocese of Kaohsiung in Taiwan has become the first in the Chinese-speaking world to have a parish dedicated to... Read more

Pilgrims gather in Cuba for Mass during the Pope's visit in March 2012.?w=200&h=150

Cuban Church to focus on evangelization in new pastoral plan

The Church in Cuba recently unveiled its pastoral plan for 2014-2020, which will encourage the faithful to engage in evangelization... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday General Audience, May 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

God's path is closeness and compassion, Pope preaches

Pope Francis on Tuesday focused on the importance of giving hope to the world by imitating Jesus Christ’s closeness to... Read more

Bishop Angaelos, General Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Defense of all persecuted believers highlighted at DC summit

Support of religious freedom for all those being persecuted was reiterated at a conference in the nation’s capital following outcry... Read more

U.S. President Barack Obama.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena,Matt Hadro

Deluge of criticism after abortion funding revealed in health care law

Pro-life groups have responded forcefully to a new report finding that despite promises from President Barack Obama, more than 1,000... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at the airport in Rio de Janeiro. ?w=200&h=150

Pope's Albania visit will draw from past, look to future

Pope Francis’ upcoming Albanian visit will highlight Mother Teresa, honor the martyrs of Albania’s atheistic past, and suggest the country’s... Read more