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

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

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