Archive for January 22, 2014
Syrian patriarch calls for prayer as peace talks begin
The Patriarch of Antioch has called for prayers “in every home in Syria” and around the world for a successful... Read more
Burmese bishop sees 'new dawn' of hope for his nation
The bishop of Burma's largest city has written a New Year's message encouraging the Burmese to remain united and to... Read more
New film inspired by work of crisis pregnancy centers
A soon-to-be released film chronicling a pregnant teen's struggle for survival is not so much a story about abortion, the... Read more
Poll finds strong US support for abortion restrictions
A new survey from the Knights of Columbus reports that most Americans support abortion restrictions, prompting calls for more legislative... Read more
Cardinal reaffirms child protection pledge as documents release
Responding to the release of documents about Chicago priests accused of abusing minors over the past 50 years, Cardinal Francis... Read more
Blessing of lambs a 500 year old tradition, priest reveals
Shortly before the blessing of the lambs yesterday in honor of the feast of St. Agnes, the parish priest of... Read more
Pope: receive God's gifts with a generous heart
Pope Francis dedicated his general audience today to the topic of Christian unity, emphasizing that although divisions can be painful,... Read more
Pope Francis tweet supports, prays for US pro-life march
Pope Francis sent a tweet offering support for the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., praying that all human... Read more
Pro-life lawmakers hopeful after 41 years of legal abortion
On the 41st anniversary of legalized abortion throughout the U.S., pro-life lawmakers from both political parties voiced hope about the... Read more
God became an unborn child, priest tells youth at pro-life Mass
Catholics stand up for their unborn brothers and sisters “because the Son of God became one of them,” a priest... Read more
Church officials laud re-opening of Irish embassy to Vatican
An announcement that Ireland's government will re-open its embassy to the Holy See came as welcome news to Church officials,... Read more
Truth of human dignity is burned on our hearts, archbishop says
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said that despite 41 years of legalized abortion in the U.S., the understanding of... Read more
Youth travel through storms to give witness at March for Life
Young people from around the U.S. and its territories travelled hundreds, even thousands of miles, through winter weather conditions to... Read more
