Archive for January 15, 2014

Cardinal-designate Chibly Langlois of Les Cayes, Haiti.?w=200&h=150

Haiti's first cardinal-designate highlights nation's struggles

The president of the Haitian Bishops’ Conference voiced hope that his recent appointment to become a cardinal will raise the... Read more

The reliquary containing a fragment of St. Sebastian's arm is now housed at his shrine in Kandana, Sri Lanka. ?w=200&h=150

Sri Lankan Catholics rejoice in receiving Saint Sebastian relic

Catholics in Sri Lanka are celebrating the reception of a reliquary containing a fragment of the arm of St. Sebastian,... Read more

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By Elise Harris

California project aiding 'motel kids' seeks global expansion

An Orange county chef who began feeding impoverished children out of his restaurant in 2005 has created a special project... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Scottish official rejects sex ed guidelines for Catholic schools

A Scottish Catholic education leader is “confident” the government’s proposal for sex education in Catholic schools regarding contraception and homosexual... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Dec. 4, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: our faith is 'not an ornament'

During his general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Sacrament of Baptism, emphasizing that we are called to... Read more

Bishop-designate Stephen J. Berg. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Pueblo.?w=200&h=150

Newly appointed Pueblo, Colo. bishop promises to give his all

Pope Francis has named the next bishop of Pueblo, Colorado: Monsignor Stephen J. Berg of Fort Worth, Texas, a trained... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Fidelity urged amid Seattle school's 'gay marriage' controversy

Controversy over a Seattle-area Catholic school’s treatment of employees who contract same-sex “marriages” is being described as a chance for... Read more

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AK-47 designer felt 'unbearable' pain for rifle deaths

According to a Russian daily, Mikhail Kalashnikov wrote a letter more than six months before his death expressing repentance for... Read more

Graphic Countries With Very High Social Hostilities Involving Religion. ?w=200&h=150

Social hostilities toward religion reached six-year high in 2012

Social hostilities related to religion climbed to a six-year peak in 2012, according to a new report by the Pew... Read more