Archive for January 9, 2014
Church expert to help California priest's canonization cause
Supporters of the canonization cause of California priest Father Aloysius Ellacuria, C.M.F., have welcomed the help of prominent canon lawyer... Read more
Conflict puts Central African refugees in 'horrendous' situation
As the refugee situation in the Central African Republic continues to worsen, Catholic Relief Services says it is working to... Read more
Vatican analyst eager to improve media coverage of Church
Vatican journalist and expert John L. Allen, Jr. will join the staff of the The Boston Globe as an associate... Read more
Legionaries begin first general chapter to revise constitutions
Earlier this morning the Legionaries of Christ began their first Extraordinary General Chapter meeting to draft and approve their new... Read more
Pope Francis: Christian love is not a 'soap opera'
In his daily Mass today, Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian love, explaining that it is not a... Read more
Catholic leaders call for policies promoting decent work, just wage
As lawmakers in Washington, D.C., discuss a possible increase in federal minimum wage, Catholic leaders are asking that the needs... Read more
Pope Francis invites old friend for popemobile ride
Pope Francis welcomed an old friend – Father Fabian Baez – to ride on his popemobile after spotting the priest... Read more
Reports of Christian martyrdom nearly doubled in 2013
Nearly twice the number of Christians were reported as dying for their faith in 2013 than the previous year, according... Read more
