Archive for January 8, 2015

Br. Guy Joseph Consolmagno, SJ, at UNISPACE+50, in Vienna, Austria, June 21-22, 2018. Courtesy of the Holy See Mission Vienna?w=200&h=150

By Jan Bentz,Kate Veik

Vatican astronomers unlock the mysteries of the universe…sort of

Vatican astronomer Brother Guy Consolmagno was 30 years old and just starting his career as an astronomer when he faced... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square, Dec. 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis is all about the new evangelization, says expert

With a style that meets the need for a new missionary zeal, Pope Francis is representative of the new evangelization,... Read more

Christian refugees from Iraq and Syria in Jordan. ?w=200&h=150

In Jordan, Church works to assist refugees, protect youth from extremism

For years the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has been a haven for refugees from Iraq. However, a critical limit is... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Jan. 6, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope urges prayers for victims, assailants of 'cruel' Paris attack

Pope Francis’ first words at  Mass on Thursday were a prayer for the victims of yesterday’s attack on employees of... Read more

(L-R) Tareq Oubrou, Bishop Michel Dubost of Evry-Corbeil-Essonnes, Djelloul Seddiki, Fr. Christophe Roucou, and Mohammed Moussaoui in Rome, Jan. 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

French imams, Vatican: 'Without freedom of expression, the world is in danger'

French imams visiting the Pontifical Council for Interreligious Dialogue released Thursday a joint communique condemning the attack on Charlie Hebdo... Read more

Reading braille. ?w=200&h=150

Free braille Bibles help the blind poor around the world

Close your eyes. Now try to go about your regular life without your vision. What challenges would you face at... Read more

A Christian refugee family lights a candle at Mary, Mother of the Church parish in Amman, Jordan. ?w=200&h=150

100 million reasons for concern about anti-Christian persecution

The number of persecuted Christians in the world has topped 100 million, according to a new report that says even... Read more