Archive for January 15, 2014
Scottish official rejects sex ed guidelines for Catholic schools
A Scottish Catholic education leader is “confident” the government’s proposal for sex education in Catholic schools regarding contraception and homosexual... Read more
Sri Lankan Catholics rejoice in receiving Saint Sebastian relic
Catholics in Sri Lanka are celebrating the reception of a reliquary containing a fragment of the arm of St. Sebastian,... Read more
Haiti's first cardinal-designate highlights nation's struggles
The president of the Haitian Bishops’ Conference voiced hope that his recent appointment to become a cardinal will raise the... Read more
California project aiding 'motel kids' seeks global expansion
An Orange county chef who began feeding impoverished children out of his restaurant in 2005 has created a special project... Read more
Pope Francis: our faith is 'not an ornament'
During his general audience, Pope Francis continued his reflections on the Sacrament of Baptism, emphasizing that we are called to... Read more
Fidelity urged amid Seattle school's 'gay marriage' controversy
Controversy over a Seattle-area Catholic school’s treatment of employees who contract same-sex “marriages” is being described as a chance for... Read more
Newly appointed Pueblo, Colo. bishop promises to give his all
Pope Francis has named the next bishop of Pueblo, Colorado: Monsignor Stephen J. Berg of Fort Worth, Texas, a trained... Read more
AK-47 designer felt 'unbearable' pain for rifle deaths
According to a Russian daily, Mikhail Kalashnikov wrote a letter more than six months before his death expressing repentance for... Read more
Social hostilities toward religion reached six-year high in 2012
Social hostilities related to religion climbed to a six-year peak in 2012, according to a new report by the Pew... Read more
