Archive for April 9, 2013
Egypt's Christians call for peace after attack on Orthodox cathedral
Christian leaders in Egypt appealed for calm after a mob attacked St. Mark’s Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Cairo on Sunday... Read more
Heroic Korean War priest remembered by prison-mate
A fellow prisoner of war has fondly recalled the heroism of Father Emil Kapaun, a U.S. Army chaplain who died... Read more
Vatican stem cell event aims for wide cultural impact
The Vatican's upcoming conference on adult stem cell research aims to influence culture by promoting dialogue between politicians, medical researchers,... Read more
Margaret Thatcher a 'staunch family champion,' ambassador says
After Pope Francis praised the Christian ethics of the late Baroness Margaret Thatcher, the British ambassador to the Holy See... Read more
Pope to visit Rome center for undocumented refugees
A priest in Rome says Pope Francis personally called him to say he will visit the Astalli Center, a local... Read more
Knights of Columbus call for end to HHS mandate
The Knights of Columbus filed formal comments with the U.S. government on Monday, calling for an end to the Health... Read more
Military archdiocese objects to Catholic 'extremist' label
The Catholic Archdiocese for the Military Services has said it is “astounded” at a U.S. Army Reserve training brief that... Read more
Fla. Planned Parenthood lobbyist was on Catholic Charities board
A Planned Parenthood lobbyist who appeared to endorse infanticide at a March hearing in the Florida legislature is a former... Read more
