Archive for April 18, 2013
School kids support seminarians through letter campaign
Catholic men studying to be priests have expressed their “deepest appreciation” for words and prayers of encouragement from grade school... Read more
Imprisoned American pastor reportedly weak from torture
Human rights advocates are warning that the health of an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his Christian faith is... Read more
Syrian patriarch asks Vatican to increase peace efforts
The most powerful Catholic leader in Syria met Pope Francis today to ask the Vatican to get more involved in... Read more
Without evangelization Church becomes babysitter, Pope warns
If Catholics do not proclaim Jesus with their lives, then the Church becomes “not the mother, but the babysitter,” Pope... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop to Grand Rapids
Father David J. Walkowiak, a priest of the Cleveland diocese, was appointed Bishop of Grand Rapids, Mich., on April 18... Read more
Pope uses Twitter to mobilize prayers for Texas victims
Pope Francis tweeted a prayer request for the victims of a fertilizer plant explosion in Texas. Read more
Pope phones Argentine shoemaker for shoe repairs
Pope Francis, who has quickly become known for his austere style, will continue using his simple black shoes and has... Read more
Bishop laments 'gay marriage' approval in New Zealand
Archbishop John Dew of Wellington, president of the Bishops’ Conference of New Zealand, has expressed profound sadness over the authorization... Read more
Prayer vigils offer solidarity after Boston attack
In the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombings, people of diverse faith backgrounds are uniting in prayer for the victims... Read more
Austin diocese responds to Texas plant explosion
As the state reacts to a massive fertilizer plant explosion, Pope Francis and Bishop Joseph S. Vasquez of Austin have... Read more
