Archive for October 22, 2014
The USSR's Catholic martyrs suffered, but they suffered for God
Catholic victims of the Soviet Union’s cruel anti-Christian persecutions faced execution, exile and arbitrary imprisonment for their faith – and... Read more
The Pope's advice on how to overcome jealousy and pride
In his weekly address for the Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis offered advice on fighting those tendencies which “dismember” the... Read more
Refugees, displaced take center stage at Middle East consistory
At Monday's consistory on the Middle East, patriarchs gathered to discuss the threats facing local Christians, and focused on the... Read more
For DRC bishops, end to president's term limit would be 'a step backward'
Bishop Richard Pates of Des Moines has written to the US state department urging that it support efforts of the... Read more
Ecumenical dialogue in the spotlight as Pope's Turkey trip approaches
The cardinal heading the Church’s council for Christian Unity has expressed his hope that Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Turkey... Read more
Crowdfunding campaign aims to raise $1 million for Iraqi Christians
A Catholic lay organization has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise awareness and money to help persecuted Christians and other... Read more
Holy See to UN: Share the riches of outer space
The exploration of outer space can deepen our faith in God and our understanding of the world, and its benefits... Read more
Hundreds flock to US shrine to celebrate first feast of St John Paul II
Hundreds of pilgrims and faithful from all states of life flocked to Washington, D.C.'s St. John Paul II Shrine on... Read more
Singing nun's Madonna cover: not like a prayer
Although it may have been well intentioned, an Italian nun’s choice of Madonna’s “Like a Virgin” as her first single... Read more
