Archive for August 29, 2013
Charity 5K takes on new meaning as family preps for adoption
The organizer of a charitable run to raise funds for orphans in China says the event has special meaning this... Read more
US government condemns killings by Nigerian extremist group
A spokesperson for the U.S. State Department said the United States “strongly condemns” recent killings in Nigeria and an Aug.... Read more
Pope Francis tells Augustinian order to be 'restless' in love
Pope Francis asked members of the Order of Saint Augustine gathered in Rome for the opening Mass of their meeting... Read more
'Month of Martyrs' in Korea draws praise from Pope Francis
Pope Francis sent a message today to South Korea praising the country's decision to proclaim September as the “Month of... Read more
Rural children, families inspired by Thai diocesan program
In Thailand, the Diocese of Chanthaburi is reaching out to rural residents through a human development program offering assistance to... Read more
Spanish religious sister remembered for devotion to immigrants
Franciscan Sister Teresa Losada, known in Spain as “the nun of the immigrants,” died Aug. 25 at the age of... Read more
Vatican cardinal: peace among religions possible in Middle East
The cardinal who heads the Vatican’s interreligious dialogue department said that religious differences in the Middle East do not necessitate... Read more
Pope and Jordanian king urge dialogue to end Syrian violence
Pope Francis met with King Abdullah II and Queen Rania of Jordan on Thursday morning, giving special attention to the... Read more
