Archive for July 30, 2013

Cardinal Turkson at Vatican Press Office`s conference on upcoming conference for Women and the post-2015 development agenda. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Cardinal Turkson links care for environment, human life

Respect for the environment is a matter of justice, connected to respect for human life and founded upon our relationship... Read more

Pilgrims celebrate after hearing the news that the next World Youth Day will be hosted by Krakow, Poland in 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Polish pilgrims already anticipating Krakow 2016

With the final Mass of World Youth Day 2013 barely coming to a close, young people from Poland were already... Read more

Lucas Pollice gives a training session in Rapid City, SD. Courtesy of Augustine Institute.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

'Symbolon' program aims to improve adult faith formation

The Denver-based Augustine Institute has launched its new Symbolon program aimed at improving adult faith formation overall, and in particular... Read more

Sofia Gonzalez near the town of Tequila, in Jalisco Mexico. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Young woman recalls deep pain, joy of immigrating to America

A young woman who immigrated to the U.S. with her family from Guadalajara, Mexico, recalls the 11 years of paperwork... Read more

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Franciscans of the Immaculate decree worries traditionalists

The Vatican Congregation for Religious, with the approval of Pope Francis, has appointed a commissioner to oversee the Franciscan Friars... Read more

Bishop Gennaro Pascarella blesses the coffins of the 38 bus crash victims on July 30, 2013. ANSA/Ettore Ferrari.?w=200&h=150

Pope joins in prayers for Italian bus crash victims

Pope Francis has sent his “deepest condolences” and is offering “fervent prayers” as family and friends gathered today to mourn... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

Interfaith leaders support Israeli-Palestine peace talks

Leaders from various faiths, including three U.S. bishops, sent a letter of support to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry... Read more

Bible study group in Pattaya, Thailand. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic Bible studies in Thailand strengthen faith

Foreign missionaries in Thailand once dedicated their lives to encountering Christ, spreading the gospel and helping the growth of the... Read more

Pope Francis embraces, cries with Nathan during WYD. ?w=200&h=150

Pope cries with Brazilian child who wants to be a priest

Nathan de Brito brought Pope Francis to tears during one of his motorcades through the streets of Rio de Janeiro... Read more

Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.).?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Massive sex trafficking bust applauded by US lawmaker

A major U.S. law enforcement operation, which saved over 100 minors from prostitution rings and arrested over 150, drew praise... Read more