Archive for February 26, 2015

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Chinese Bible association gathers to make Scripture the heart of Church's life

The United Chinese Catholic Biblical Association held its tenth World Chinese Biblical Congress last month in Taiwan, drawing participants from... Read more

 Dr. John Willke, a pro-life physician and advocate who died Feb. 20, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

A pro-life giant: remembering Dr Willke

Pro-life leaders marked the death of Dr. John Willke by praising his adamant stand against legalized abortion and his tireless... Read more

During the 2014 protests in Kyiv's Maidan Square, protestors prayed in tent-chapels set up in the square. ?w=200&h=150

Could Pope Francis travel to Ukraine?

Ukrainian president Petro Poroshenko has sent a letter inviting Pope Francis to visit Ukraine, though the Vatican diplomacy has not... Read more

Thousands of Syrians streamed across a bridge over the Tigris River, entering Iraq on Thursday, August 15, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Turkish border closed as Christian hostages in Syria spike to 250

The number of ISIS hostages in Syria has increased to at least 250 after continued attacks on Christian villages, and... Read more

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Paraguay archbishop to UN: stop pushing abortion, gay marriage

Archbishop Edmundo Valenzeula of Asuncion, Paraguay is demanding that U.N. Secretary General Ban Ki Moon – who is visiting the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Faith vs. Fashion – Muslim woman spars with Abercrombie in major court case

When an employer’s hiring standards conflict with a prospective employee’s religious practice, when would the employer be guilty of discrimination... Read more

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Indians rise up to defend Mother Teresa's legacy after attack by Hindu leader

Indians from all walks of life and religions have joined to condemn allegations made against Bl. Teresa of Calcutta by... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Why a new State Department position could spell trouble for religious liberty

The State Department’s new LGBT special envoy will promote human rights abroad but could also pose a serious threat to... Read more