Archive for November 27, 2014

Christian refugees from Mosul and Nineveh province in Erbil, August 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Islamic State destroys convent in Mosul

Local media are reporting that on Monday, Islamic State militants blew up a convent and St. George's parish in Mosul,... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peters Square Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: don't be depressed – despite our ugly reality, we have hope

In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis said that although sin and corruption often seem to win out over good,... Read more

Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun departs the Pontifical Urban University in Rome, Nov. 18, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Chinese regime said to intensify persecution of Christians

“We shouldn’t get our hopes up. I don’t see any sign of an immediate improvement in China-Holy See relations.” Thus... Read more