Archive for October 18, 2014

A resident and a sister arrange flowers at the Little Sisters of the Poor's Mullen Home in Denver, CO in this undated file photo. ?w=200&h=150

Resist 'hidden euthanasia' of elderly, Little Sisters stress

Receiving an award recognizing their works of service, members of the Little Sisters of the Poor stressed the need for... Read more

 A family of Christian refugees in Iraq who are taking shelter at the Syriac Catholic Mrtshmony Shrine in Erbil. ?w=200&h=150

Hard winter looms for Iraq's 'betrayed' Christian refugees

Despite efforts by northern Iraq’s Catholic bishops to ensure that Christians and other refugees can survive the winter, housing shortages... Read more

Opening session of the Synod of Bishops, Oct. 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Synod fathers laud miracle of conjugal love in final message

In their message to the faithful, the synod fathers praised the life-giving love between a man and a woman, which... Read more

Flag of Vietnam. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Meeting of Pope Francis, Vietnamese minister a key step in restoring ties

Pope Francis met with Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung Saturday morning, which is a move seen as a important... Read more

Opening session of the Synod of Bishops, Oct. 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Synod's final report shows nuance on homosexuality, remarriage

The synod’s final report, released Saturday, presents substantial changes with respect to the much discussed midterm report, especially regarding homosexual... Read more

Cardinal Roger Etchegaray, vice-dean of the College of Cardinals, recounts his friendship with Paul VI. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

A missionary Pope: Cardinal Etchegaray's memory of Paul VI

Paul VI was a missionary Pope who wished to bring the light of the Gospel all over the world, a... Read more

Pope Francis departs the Vatican's Synod Hall, Oct. 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis' closing synod speech received with standing ovation

Pope Francis' address at the conclusion of the Synod on the Family, delivered Saturday, was responded to with a four-minute... Read more