Archive for November 14, 2014
Pro-life? Then keep immigrant families together, bishops implore
In the wake of the mid-term elections last week, the U.S. Bishops urged Congress and President Obama to work together... Read more
No more death or violence – Mexican bishops say 'enough is enough'
In the wake of the September disappearance of 43 students in Mexico, the country’s bishops pled on Wednesday for an... Read more
New Sydney archbishop hopes for seminaries 'teeming with new life'
At his Mass of Installation on Wednesday, Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney said that by the time of his retirement,... Read more
What will the Pope be up to in Sri Lanka, Philippines? Take a look
Today the Vatican published the official itinerary for Pope Francis’ upcoming visit to Sri Lanka and the Philippines, during which... Read more
US bishops elect delegates to synod: Kurtz, Chaput, DiNardo, Gomez
Meeting in Baltimore for their annual fall meeting, the U.S. bishops have selected their choices for delegates to next year’s... Read more
Example – not words – transmits faith to youth, Pope Francis says
Addressing the children who filled the chapel at the Santa Marta residence on Nov. 14, Pope Francis said that –... Read more
Bathrooms of St. Peter's soon to include showers for homeless
After hearing from a homeless man that a bath is more urgently need than food in Rome, the Vatican’s papal... Read more
Democracy and rights in Burma? Not without religious freedom
The U.S. must make religious freedom a top priority with Burma if there is hope for the southeast Asian country... Read more
Court rejects Catholic concerns about new contraception mandate rules
A U.S. appeals court ruled Friday against Catholic organizations with objections to the Obama administration’s latest opt-out rules for mandated... Read more
