Archive for January 8, 2014
Biblical baby names set to make a comeback in 2014
A baby name website has predicted that more parents will be choosing traditional Biblical names for their children this year,... Read more
Papal visit to Holy Land to focus on ecumenism with Orthodox
Pope Francis' pilgrimage to the Holy Land, to be held in May, will center on his encounter with Patriarch Bartholomew... Read more
Poll shows rise in belief that marriage is a religious institution
A new survey shows an increase in likely U.S. voters who see marriage as a religious institution, with a majority... Read more
Pope urges faithful to remember 'glorious hope' of Baptism
In his weekly general audience, Pope Francis reflected on the importance of the sacrament of Baptism, highlighting how it is... Read more
Drastic increase in murders of religious, missionaries in 2013
The Church throughout the world has expereince increased violence in the past year, according to a recent global report on... Read more
Islamism in Nigeria places Africa 'at risk', bishop says
Christians in Nigeria face violence and persecution in their homeland as militant group Boko Haram uses inequality and instability in... Read more
Christian baker files religious freedom appeal in marriage ruling
A Christian baker in Colorado is appealing a judge's ruling that he must violate his religious beliefs and bake a... Read more
