Archive for June 9, 2017

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By Mary Farrow

Behold, Catholic beard balm (yes, it's a thing)

What do you do with an excess of chrism and a plethora of Catholic men with beards?  Read more

Father Ragheed Aziz Ganni, who was killed for the faith June 3, 2007 in Mosul, is seen with a group of young adults. Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

This priest and three companions were killed for the faith in Iraq

When Fr. Ragheed Aziz Ganni was confronted by armed men after celebrating the Eucharist at his Chaldean Catholic parish in... Read more

An internally displaced Iraqi Christian family take shelter at the Syriac Catholic Mrtshmony Shrine in Erbil. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Iraqi Christians endure despite persecution, Chaldean bishop says

Iraq’s Christians have suffered persecution for centuries, yet their faith has survived and the community will remain, provided their material... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on Oct. 1 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Women play a key role in interfaith dialogue, Pope says

On Friday Pope Francis said women have an essential role to play in interreligious dialogue given their natural ability to... Read more

Pope Francis at The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly Tehran attacks

After twin terrorist attacks killed at least 17 people in Tehran, Iran, earlier this week, Pope Francis condemned the 'barbaric'... Read more

The Polish bishops hold their plenary assembly in Zakopane, June 6, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Polish bishops see continuity between Amoris laetitia, Familiaris consortio

The pastoral care of families was one of the key areas of discussion for Poland's bishops in their latest plenary... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, Jan. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Suffering will come, but encounter it with prayer, Francis advises

During Mass on Friday, Pope Francis urged Christians to more prayer and hope, especially during the difficult times, instead of... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Could US tax reform drive down charitable giving?

As President Donald Trump and Congress get set to undertake tax reform, some are concerned that Republican tax proposals could... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 31, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Combat the world's elitism with inclusion, Pope encourages youth

Pope Francis participated in a Google Hangout on Friday with youth from around the world, emphasizing that “everyone has meaning,”... Read more