Archive for June 9, 2015

3D model of the Sessa Aurunca Cathedral, Italy.?w=200&h=150

By Jan Bentz

3D technology takes pilgrims 'back in time' to Medieval Church

For fans of Church history and architecture, 3D imaging may be the second-best thing to time travel, allowing them to... Read more

Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk and other Eastern Catholic bishops gathered at St. Peter's Square, Nov. 27, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Polish, Eastern Catholic bishops stand firm on pastoral care for families

During recent meetings which were held separately, both the Polish bishops and the Eastern Catholic bishops from Europe have discussed... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Müller, prefect of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, at the Vatican during the Synod on the Family, Oct. 13, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Müller warns against adapting Church to today's often pagan lifestyles

Cardinal Gerhard Müller has spoken out firmly against trying to adapt the Church’s teaching to today’s often pagan lifestyles, saying... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Days after Medjugorje comment, Pope downplays predictable visions

Days after declaring that a decision on the Medjugorje Marian apparitions would be coming soon, Pope Francis cautioned against basing... Read more

Viviane Lambert, mother of Vincent Lambert, at the Grand Chamber judgement, June 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

A warning for Europe: court ruling undermines right to life guarantees for comatose

The European Court of Human Rights’ recent decision to allow the removal of a comatose French man’s intravenous feeding tube... Read more

UN flag outside the United Nations headquarters in New York. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

New UN agenda could enable massive global expansion of abortion

A massive, well-funded push to increase access to abortion worldwide could be underway at the United Nations, and according to... Read more

A young refugee rests after having fled from ISIS. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

A year after ISIS invasion, religious minorities in Mosul could disappear

One year after ISIS invaded Mosul, the Iraqi city’s diverse religious heritage is on the verge of extinction, warned a... Read more

The five patriarchs of Antioch at their June 8 meeting in Damascus. ?w=200&h=150

Christians belong in Middle East, Antioch patriarchs say in call for peace

The five Christian patriarchs of Antioch met in Syria on Monday, calling for peace in the Syrian civil war while... Read more

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announces the Knights' support of the Special Olympics World Games at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum, July 14, 2014. Photo courtesy of the Knights of Columbus.?w=200&h=150

Knights of Columbus see fifteenth consecutive year of increased charitable giving

The Knights of Columbus have been preparing to welcome Pope Francis to the U.S. this autumn with record-setting charity, having... Read more