Archive for January 21, 2014
Holy Land Christians prepare for Church unity week
Christians of varying Churches and ecclesial communities in Palestine and Israel will gather for ecumenical prayer services at the churches... Read more
Thousands defend Holy See's UN status against attacks
Catholics have joined with members of other faiths to support the Holy See's permanent observer status at the United Nations,... Read more
Vatican seeks to cut cost of canonizations
In an effort to relieve inequalities among the causes of potential saints, steps are being taken to reduce the costs... Read more
Trade agreements should promote human dignity, bishops say
Commenting on a proposed trade agreement, the U.S. bishops have said such agreements should defend human dignity, protect the environment... Read more
Ukrainian archbishop calls for peace amid violent protests
In wake of increasing violence due to ongoing political protests, Major Archbishop Sviatoslav Shevchuk is petitioning his countrymen to pray... Read more
President Obama's March visit confirmed by Vatican
Vatican spokesman Fr. Federico Lombardi has confirmed that in March of this year President Obama during a European trip will... Read more
God always chooses the 'little ones,' Pope Francis reflects
In his daily Mass, Pope Francis noted how God seeks to have a personal relationship with each of us, emphasizing... Read more
Vatican to appeal for reconciliation at Syrian peace conference
Pope Francis' continual focus on the Syrian civil war will contribute to the Holy See playing a key role at... Read more
March for Life is important witness of unity, advocate says
The annual March for Life plays a foundational role in the Church's work to promote human dignity at all stages... Read more
Pope receives, blesses lambs ahead of pallium ceremony
Pope Francis marked the Feast of St. Agnes Jan. 21 by receiving and blessing the lambs whose wool is used... Read more
