Archive for October 24, 2013

The official emblem on the Saint Peter's Cricket Club jacket. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

New Vatican cricket club aims to spark intercultural dialogue

The Holy See has launched a new cricket club with the goal of encouraging dialogue between cultures, as well as... Read more

Islamist militia in the Central African Republic. Photo courtesy of Aid to the Church in Need.?w=200&h=150

Charity director laments mounting violence in Central African Republic

Widespread violence in the Central African Republic which began in December is in risk of diffusing to nearby countries, an... Read more

Pope Francis holds an audience with students from Jesuit-run schools in Italy and Albania in Paul VI Hall June 7, 2013 ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis warns faithful not to be 'rosewater Christians'

In his daily homily, Pope Francis focused on the fact that we have been “re-created” in Christ, urging those in... Read more

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Mission work is about sharing God's love, Spanish priest says

A priest who has spent 50 years ministering in the east African nation of Burundi has emphasized that the primary... Read more

Migrant workers from Mexico pick cucumbers on a farm in Virginia. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Obama urges House to resume talks on immigration reform

President Barack Obama has asked the House of Representatives to move on an immigration reform bill, emphasizing the current dysfunctions... Read more

Women taking part in an event at Holy Name parish's mission week, Oct. 2013. Photo courtesy of Holy Name parish.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Colorado parish cultivates 'new evangelization' spirit

A Denver-area parish’s mission week seeks new and creative ways to bring people to church and to encourage Catholics to... Read more