Archive for November 11, 2014
Pakistani archdiocese rejoices over return of a school from government
Catholics in Lahore, the capital of Pakistan's Punjab province, are rejoicing over their government's recent decision to return a more... Read more
Visible unity of Christians, a need for a troubled world, says Pope
To act and speak as brothers, despite different confessions, in order to respond to current issue: this is the mission... Read more
On Veteran's Day, pray for those who made the 'ultimate sacrifice'
The commemoration of Veterans’ Day offers Catholics the opportunity to pray for the souls of those who have fallen and... Read more
Minority presence in Catholic schools is a win-win, bishops say
Stressing the value of Catholic schools, leaders of the U.S. bishops called for greater outreach to underserved communities, to help... Read more
You can't serve others if you're lazy or controlling, Pope says
In his homily on Tuesday Pope Francis said that Jesus’ service to others has no boundaries, and warned of those... Read more
With new team, Vatican ups efforts to fight clerical sex abuse
Pope Francis established on Tuesday a new judicial body within the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith with responsibility... Read more
'Keep our faith alive,' Nigerian bishop urges in wake of bombings
The violent onslaught of the radical Islamist group Boko Haram has forced the Diocese of Maiduguri, which has suffered most... Read more
Italian bishops' television pulls invite to trans-sexual activist
Following protests from viewers, the Italian bishops' conference-run TV station has withdrawn an invitation to a popular Italian trans-sexual and... Read more
US bishops elect new secretary, discuss health care ethics guide
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops voted Tuesday on several committee leadership positions, also considering several liturgical proposals and moving... Read more
The science of attraction: How the pill is changing who women want
The pill is not only causing a massive shift in who women are attracted to, but is also wreaking havoc... Read more
