Archive for December 4, 2015

Children in the diocese of Maroua-Mokolo, Cameroon. Children there are threatened and recruited by Boko Haram. ?w=200&h=150

Military action frees 900 captives of Boko Haram, Cameroon official says

Cameroon’s government has said a multi-national military action has freed 900 hostages of the Islamist extremist group Boko Haram. Read more

Nuestra Senora Purisima de Lo Vasquez. ?w=200&h=150

In Chile, massive Marian pilgrimage to open Year of Mercy

Hundreds of thousands in Chile will visit the Lo Vasquez Shrine this coming December 8 on the Solemnity of the... Read more

Star Wars The Force Awakens Poster. ?w=200&h=150

Prayer ad before Star Wars movie gets nixed in the UK

An Anglican effort to show an ad of the Lord's Prayer in movie theaters before the upcoming Star Wars movie... Read more

Muslim chaplain prays during Islamic holy month of Ramadan. ?w=200&h=150

We know how to reform Islam – it's time to actually do it, Muslims say

Islam needs a “reformation” that can only be achieved by Muslims speaking out against extremism and promoting human rights, said... Read more

Pope Francis listens as Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa, preacher of the Pontifical Household, delivers a sermon in the Apostolic Palace, Dec. 4, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

With Advent here, the papal preacher has a how-to guide for seeking Christ

The Preacher of the Pontifical Household’s first sermon for the Advent season was a striking reminder of the Christian’s need... Read more