Archive for January 27, 2014

Students lead the Medical Awareness Campaign March in Lazu. ?w=200&h=150

Anti-superstition health drive launched after child dies in India

Negligence and blind faith led to the death of a student in far north-east India, and the Church there has... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Nov. 27, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope, Hollande discuss positive role of religion in society

During Pope Francis’ meeting with French president Francois Hollande on Friday, the two discussed an array of topics concerning human... Read more

Pope Francis lays his hands on Bishop Fernando Vergez during his episcopal ordination in St. Peter's Basilica on Nov. 15, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope lauds 'bravery' of those anointed by God

In his daily Mass, Pope Francis reflected on the significance of the special anointing given to priests and bishops, emphasizing... Read more

Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco taking part in the 2014 Walk for Life West Coast, held Jan. 25. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Walk for Life West Coast draws witness across generations

This past Saturday the tenth annual Walk for Life West Coast drew people from across the nation and of all... Read more

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US military expands accommodations for religious attire

New rules from the Pentagon seek to broaden religious attire protections for members of the armed services, though some critics... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis' writings on ecology could become encyclical

A statement released by the Vatican last Friday revealed that Pope Francis has begun to work on a text surrounding... Read more

Prof. Robert P. George speaks at Georgetown University on Jan. 20, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Defense of conscience critical to pro-life movement, scholar says

Prevailing attitudes toward abortion within the medical community show the need to safeguard conscience rights while working to protect life,... Read more