Archive for December 26, 2014

Syrian refugee and Caritas Jordan volunteer Amer Fahd Al Naser, his wife Noor, and their sons, at their apartment in Jordan, October 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic refugee relief opens hearts in Syria

Catholic participation in refugee and humanitarian relief in the Syrian civil war is strengthening a foundation for future peace despite... Read more

Speaker John Boehner administers the the oath of office to members of the 113th Congress Jan 3, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Members of Congress: Abortion funding breaks health care law promise

More than 75 members of Congress have written the Obama administration emphasizing that abortion coverage must be billed separately under... Read more

Pope Francis delivers his first Sunday Angelus on March 17, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Saint's martyrdom strips Christmas of false 'saccharine-sweetness'

Pope Francis marked the feast day of Saint Stephen on Dec. 26, noting that the martyrdom of the early Church... Read more