Archive for September 12, 2013

Bl. Vladimir Ghika. Photo courtesy of www.vladimir-ghika.ro.?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Romanian martyr hailed as reminder of freedom in Christ

Monsignor Vladimir Ghika, a martyr under the 20th century communist government in Romania, was beatified on Aug. 31, recognized as... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis urges faithful to help meet refugees' needs

Pope Francis called for solidarity with refugees during his Tuesday visit to a Jesuit refugee center in Rome, reminding Christians... Read more

Archbishop Józef Wesolowski, papal nuncio to the Dominican Republic.?w=200&h=150

Vatican willing to hand over accused nuncio to civil authorities

A Vatican spokesman has said that the Holy See is willing to hand over a former nuncio accused of sexual... Read more

Pope Francis greets children as they arrive in Vatican City aboard a train during the Journey of Beauty event June 23, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican releases Pope's busy schedule leading up to December

The Vatican has made public the packed schedule of liturgical activities Pope Francis will be involved in during the months... Read more

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Archbishop Parolin: Pope's reforms a return to Church basics

New Vatican Secretary of State Archbishop Pietro Parolin said Pope Francis' reform efforts are not revolutionary, but stem from a... Read more

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Spanish priest warns against ignorance of Church social teaching

The Church’s social doctrine is central for the life of the faithful, said a Spanish priest, and widespread ignorance of... Read more

Sr. Selestina Kitchareon St. Paul de Chartres prays with students. ?w=200&h=150

Thai faithful echo Pope's call for peace in Syria

Catholics throughout Thailand – joined by Buddhists and Muslims in the country – have welcomed Pope Francis’ appeals for peace... Read more

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Augustinian sisters remembered for martyrdom in Algeria

Two Augustinian missionaries who were martyred in 1994 during the Algerian Civil War are today remembered within their community for... Read more

(L-R) Nagib Kasbary, Naor Bitton, and Lubna Alzaroo take part in the panel on Religious Freedom and Human Rights at CUA on Sept 9, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Youth call education key in solving Israel-Palestine conflict

Education and interpersonal interaction offer the best hope for change in the situation between Israel and Palestine despite challenges facing... Read more