Archive for May 2, 2014

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York speaking during the communications conference at Rome's Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, April 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Be bold in proclaiming truth, Cardinal Dolan tells media

At a communications conference in Rome this week, Cardinal Timothy Dolan offered his own observations on how to communicate effectively,... Read more

Virginia Coda Nunziante speaking April 23, 2014, about Rome's March for Life. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris,Kevin J. Jones

Tens of thousands expected for Italy's March for Life

The Italian March for Life expects tens of thousands of attendees at its fourth march to support what organizer Virginia... Read more

[Graphic] A pile of bodies from the recent massacre in Bentiu, South Sudan. Photo courtesy of the Office of Rep. Frank Wolf.?w=200&h=150

US urged to act before South Sudan violence becomes genocide (Graphic Photo)

Describing reports of atrocities coming out of South Sudan, U.S. Congressman Frank Wolf (R-Va.) called Wednesday for immediate action to... Read more

Pope Francis prays at General Audience Sept. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope: I cried over reports of crucified Christians

In his daily homily on May 2, Pope Francis said that he wept over recent news of Christians allegedly being... Read more

Pope Francis in Paul VI Hall during an audience on March 16, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope offers encouragement to new Council for the Economy

Pope Francis gave words of encouragement to the Vatican’s new Council for the Economy, stressing concern for the poor and... Read more

The United Nations flag flies outside UN Headquarters, September 20, 2011. ?w=200&h=150

Holy See warns against ideological agenda in UN torture hearing

Ahead of a report to the U.N. on an anti-torture agreement next week, the Holy See has emphasized its commitment... Read more

Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Aquila: teaching on marriage must be rooted in Christ

As the Synod of Bishops on the Family draws closer, Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver has offered a reflection for... Read more