Archive for February 3, 2015

Vandals desecrated the tabernacle of St. Alphonsa's church, Vasant Kunj, New Delhi, Feb. 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Faith under siege: fifth Catholic church vandalized in New Delhi over two months

Unidentified persons broke into St. Alphonsa parish in the Indian capital New Delhi during the early hours of Monday morning,... Read more

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Holy See to UN: stop ignoring attacks on Christian women, girls

The Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations has warned that Christians face “extinction” in some regions of armed conflict,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Where progressives and Evangelicals agree – clarify IRS rules on political speech

An unlikely combination of political progressives and Evangelicals came together last week to demand more clarity in IRS regulations of... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates New Years Day Mass for the Solemnity of Mary the Mother of God on Jan. 1, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

The Gospel is more important than soap operas or gossip, Pope says

In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis noted the importance of contemplating scripture, and urged faithful to read the Gospel for... Read more

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Oscar Romero to be beatified: Pope Francis recognizes martyrdom

Pope Francis on Tuesday authorized the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom of Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero, paving the way... Read more

Michael P. Warsaw, Chairman of the Board and CEO of Eternal Word Television Network speaks with the press in this undated file photo. ?w=200&h=150

Appeals court to hear EWTN contraception mandate case Feb. 4

On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta will hear oral arguments in a case brought... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Sunday will be the first International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking

The Vatican has organized the first-ever international day of prayer and reflection against human trafficking, in hopes that the world... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

What frightens disability groups about Colorado's 'death with dignity' bill

In many ways, Kari Ann Lucas is living the American Dream. She runs a law practice, has four kids, and... Read more

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Cape Verde, Africa is getting its first cardinal

At the beginning of the year, Pope Francis announced that among the 20 men he would make cardinal on Feb.... Read more

Cardinal Francis George, Emeritus Archbishop of Chicago, delivers his acceptance speech after receiving the Gaudium et Spes Award, Jan. 30, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

For Cardinal George, God's grace is bigger than cancer

Despite the uncertainty that comes with cancer, Cardinal Francis George, the retired Archbishop of Chicago, says his days are filled... Read more