Archive for June 21, 2013
Italian cardinal urges strong support of Mideast Christians
At a conference of Muslim and Catholic leaders in Milan, Cardinal Angelo Scola encouraged greater support for persecuted Christians in... Read more
Congressman blasts government's 'anemic' response to Christian persecution
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has criticized the U.S. government’s “anemic and at times outright baffling” response to the persecution of... Read more
Christian college gets temporary relief from HHS mandate
Geneva College in Pennsylvania has been given temporary relief from having to provide emergency contraceptives in its health insurance plans,... Read more
Pope: ‘Do I have a tired heart that only wants a good bank account?’
We have hearts that are restless and in search of treasure, Pope Francis said in his daily homily at the... Read more
Pope urges union of faith and charity in Middle East
Considering the plight of Christians in Syria and across the Middle East, Pope Francis advised aid agencies for Christians in... Read more
Choose bishops carefully, Pope advises diplomats
During a gathering organized for the Year of Faith, Pope Francis asked his ambassadors to be careful in helping to... Read more
Despite protests, archbishop assures safety at World Youth Day
The archbishop of Rio de Janeiro has reassured young people planning to attend World Youth Day that the protests occurring... Read more
Vatican rep at UN stresses family's role in development
Family, education and work are central to economic development, the Vatican's representative to the United Nations told an assembly preparing... Read more
Muslims 'people of good will,' head of Catholic aid group says
The head of a papal agency that gives assistance to Christians in the Near East says local Muslims are largely... Read more
