Archive for August 30, 2016

The dedication Mass of the first Catholic church on the Sinai peninsula, Our Lady of Peace, in Sharm El-Sheik, Feb. 15, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Will Egypt take step towards religious freedom with new law?

Christians in Egypt are hoping that a new law will make it easier for them to build churches, particularly after... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Vatican encourages works of mercy through new social media campaign

In honor of all “workers and volunteers of mercy,” the Vatican is encouraging those who volunteer in different service opportunities... Read more

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Eucharist desecrated, Missionaries of Charity assaulted in Argentina

The community of the Missionaries of Charity in Mar del Plata, Argentina, became the target of criminals late last week,... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles speaks at a press briefing at the Vatican, Oct. 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

For Archbishop Gómez, mercy makes Christians credible

Christian mercy has the power to break down the barriers of a changing world where people have forgotten the presence... Read more

Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, OH, July 18-21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

A 'Catholic problem' for Trump? It's hard to say, actually

With some recent election polls showing Hillary Clinton with a large lead over Donald Trump among Catholics, does Trump have... Read more

Fr. Joseph Enkh Baatar celebrates his first Mass, Aug. 28, 2016. Photo courtesy of Mbumba Prosper, CICM.?w=200&h=150

This is Mongolia's first native priest: Father Joseph Enkh Baatar

On Sunday Mongolia witnessed the ordination of its first indigenous priest, Fr. Joseph Enkh Baatar, a 29-year-old man who represents... Read more