Archive for January 7, 2014

Fr. Federico Lombardi speaking at a press conference. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican spokesman: media manipulated Pope's family comments

The Vatican's spokesman says some coverage of Pope Francis’ comment about a child of a same-sex couple is “forced” and... Read more

Caption: Pedestrians cross Woodward Avenue as it snows as the area deals with record breaking freezing weather January 6, 2014 in Detroit, Michigan. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic Charities helps Midwest poor through cold weather

As intense cold weather in the Midwest nears record low temperatures, local Catholic Charities affiliates are reaching out to those... Read more

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Veteran hospital's ban on Christmas carols draws criticism

A Veterans’ Affairs hospital in Georgia was wrong to bar Christmas carolers from singing religious songs, a religious liberty legal... Read more

Pope Francis rides through St. Peter's Square after Mass on April 28, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope leaves voicemail for Carmelite nuns on New Years

On New Year’s Eve, Pope Francis called a community of Carmelite sisters in Lucena, Spain to wish them a happy... Read more

Bishop Fernandes inaugurates the Christmas celebration in Karwar, India, held Dec. 29, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Christmas celebration in India promotes peace, harmony

Catholics gathered with those of other traditions last week in a city of South West India to celebrate Christmas with... Read more

Thousands of Syrians streamed across a bridge over the Tigris River, entering Iraq on Thursday, August 15, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Lebanese bishop appeals for Christian Syrian refugees

Christian refugees from Syria living in Lebanon need the support of their Western counterparts, according to an Eastern Catholic bishop... 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: the path of 'humiliation' leads us to Jesus

In his daily Mass homily Pope Francis touched on the importance of discerning what comes from God and what is... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila of Denver speaks on the new evangelization on Jan. 7, 2014 in Dallas, Texas. ?w=200&h=150

Denver archbishop: Follow Pope's example of evangelization

Pope Francis' witness shows Catholics how to care for the poor and suffering while bringing the new evangelization to a... Read more