Archive for February 16, 2015

Pope Francis prays with journalists on the papal flight en route to South Korea, August 14, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope condemns beheading of Egyptian Christians, says blood 'cries out to be heard'

Pope Francis mourned the 21 Egyptian Christians beheaded by the Islamic State, calling them martyrs that “belong to all Christians.”  Read more

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In sight of the nation's capitol, a massive Bible museum underway

A vast Bible museum is currently under construction in Washington, D.C. and has had strong support since its beginning phases... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Federalism, same-sex marriage, and what a bishop has to say about it

The head of the U.S. bishops’ marriage committee is backing new legislation that thwarts the federal government from bypassing state... Read more

Participants at the Indian Catechetical Association's general meeting, Shillong, India, Feb. 11-13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

What are the challenges facing family catechesis in India?

The Indian Catechetical Association held its ninth annual convention last week to evaluate the central challenges to both the evangelization... Read more

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A Presidents Day reminder: rights are a gift from God

Past presidents have seen God and religion as an inherent part of Americans’ rights and freedoms, according to a Presidents... Read more

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House Republicans call for NCAA ban on biological men in women’s sports

A bishop and a priest exchange the sign of peace during Mass.

Rite of peace is not just a greeting or friendly gesture, nun explains

Chaldean Patriarch Cardinal Louis Raphael Sako presides over the dedication ceremony of the altar of the Church of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Mosul, Iraq. April 5, 2024.

As new altar is consecrated at destroyed Iraq church, former parishioner recalls ‘wonderful days’

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Arizona lawmakers vote to retain law protecting life at conception

Father Benedict Kiely, founder of Nasarean.org, speaks during a panel discussion on Day 2 of The National Conservatism Conference at the Claridge on April 17, 2024, in Brussels, Belgium.

Belgian court overturns ban on conservative conference attended by German cardinal

Caitlin Clark attended Dowling Catholic High School in West Des Moines, Iowa, where she was coached by Kristin Meyer, who joined “EWTN News Nightly” host Tracy Sabol on April 16, 2024, to share what it has been like for her to watch Clark become a basketball phenom.

Caitlin Clark’s former coach says she ‘tries to maximize her God-given talents’

Anglican nuns from Sisterhood of Saint Mary (photographed with bishops from the Anglican Church of North America's Diocese of the Living Word) are among those suing the state of New York for requiring that they cover abortion in their health plans.

Catholic and Anglican nuns defend religious freedom in New York’s highest court

The Chapel of the Good Shepherd is home to the General Theological Seminary in the Chelsea neighborhood of New York City.

Episcopal bishops oppose Catholic music group’s use of New York seminary

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media on May 26, 2022, in New York City.

New York prosecutor, Brooklyn Diocese reach agreement over sex abuse mishandling

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims gathered in St. Peter’s Square for his Wednesday general audience on April 17, 2024, at the Vatican.

Pope Francis: The temperate person is balanced by both principle and empathy

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