Archive for August 27, 2014
Full release of faith education program to help form Catholics
The release of the complete adult faith formation series “Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained” hopes to offer a profound way... Read more
Papal envoy: we must see humanity of each Iraqi refugee
The international community must view suffering Iraqi refugees not as a collective group, but as individual persons, each with his... Read more
Pope: division is among greatest sins of Christian communities
During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the unity and holiness of the Church, stating that despite the... Read more
EWTN series to profile Catholics who 'come home'
The evangelization group Catholics Come Home is set to premiere a 13-episode television series that fosters engagement in the “New... Read more
San Diego's Bishop Flores undergoing cancer treatment
The Diocese of San Diego has announced that Bishop Cirilo Flores is now being treated for prostate cancer, as he... Read more
Archbishop: Be vigilant against US religious freedom threats
Amidst increasing violent religious persecution in the Middle East and Africa, it is vital for Christians in the U.S. to... Read more
Law group defends pro-life students restricted to college 'speech zone'
A student group at the University of South Alabama is challenging the university administration after being told its pro-life display... Read more
Pope Francis' Korea visit ignites movement toward unity
A South Korea-based U.S. missionary who frequently crosses the border to North Korea to bring medicine and support says that... Read more
Adelaide to host Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2015
The Australian bishops have announced that next year's national Catholic youth festival will be held in Adelaide, the capital of... Read more
No one wins by destroying each other, Jerusalem bishop says
Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem hopes the new indefinite ceasefire in Gaza will hold, cautioning that victory cannot come from... Read more
Catholics denounce use of hashtags for 'paramilitary warfare'
Reacting to an internet campaign launched by ISIS threatening the life of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff, Catholic leaders stressed that... Read more
