Archive for February 12, 2015

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By Ann Schneible

Pope prays for migrants killed in Mediterranean boat tragedy

During his weekly general audience, Pope Francis said he was following “with concern” the news of hundreds of immigrants who... Read more

An officer closes the gate of Kerobokan prison in Indonesia, where Myuran Sukuraman and Andrew Chan are jailed, Feb. 10, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Jail, not death: appropriate punishment according to Australia's bishops

With two of their nationals on Indonesia's death row over drug trafficking offenses, the Australian bishops are appealing to the... Read more

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By Jan Bentz

As church-goers wane, Germany's controversial tax prompts unease

While church attendees dwindle in Germany, questions have arisen once again over the controversial state-imposed church tax – and whether... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US pushing Cuba to improve record on human trafficking, State Dept. says

As the U.S. aims to re-establish full relations with Cuba, it is also pushing the country to redeem its poor... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Latino leadership in the spotlight at intersection of Church and culture

Social justice, politics and Latino culture are three areas that are fields for evangelization, a Hispanic ministry leader told young... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

'A reform to promote harmony' – Pope Francis opens a much-debated consistory

A reform to promote a greater harmony in the work of the Roman Curia, in Pope Francis’ words, was the... Read more

Refugees who have fled from ISIS and arrived in Ankawa, in the northern part of Erbil, Iraq. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Enough talk about talking – Iraqi priest calls for action on ISIS

An Iraqi priest currently living in Rome said that those living the nightmare of ISIS are tired of hearing talk... Read more

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By Elise Harris,Matt Hadro

Ukrainian Catholic bishops urge prayer, fasting ahead of Sunday's ceasefire

The Ukrainian Catholic bishops in the US issued a letter on Wednesday asking their faithful to pray and fast for... Read more

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Catholic Benefits Association appoints first-ever CEO

When hospitals are struggling financially, they bring in Douglas G. Wilson, Jr. to turn around their fortunes.  Read more