Archive for September 28, 2014

Bishops from the U.S. make a pilgrimage to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, Sept. 11, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Bishops find hope for religious dialogue at Palestinian university

Reflecting on their recent pilgrimage to the Holy Land, U.S. bishops have cited relationships there between Christian and Muslim students... Read more

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Ariz. town urged to stop discriminating against houses of worship

Local government restrictions in Gilbert, Arizona are threatening the protection of religious speech by limiting signs promoting houses of worship... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the elderly in St. Peter's Square Sept. 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Future depends on encounter between young and old, Pope says

There is no future without the encounter between generations, Pope Francis said –  addressing the tens of thousands of grandparents... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to the elderly in St. Peter's Square Sept. 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope Francis calls Benedict XVI the ultimate 'grandfather'

Retired pontiff Benedict XVI joined some 50,000 pilgrims in Saint Peter's Square on Sunday, Sept. 28 for a meeting between... Read more

September 2013 press conference with Bishop Kieran Conry. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

UK bishop steps down over 'being unfaithful' to vows

Bishop Kieran Conry of the U.K. dioceses of Arundel and Brighton has announced his resignation after revealing he has been... Read more