Archive for October 15, 2014
Witness through fitness: America's first pro-life half marathon
When three feet of snow canceled South Dakota’s Crazy Horse half and full marathons last October, thousands of runners were... Read more
Indian diocese responds to Vatican II's call 'to the nations'
The Diocese of Miao, located in far north-east India, is conducting a series of seminars to study Ad Gentes, Vatican... Read more
Christian hope is no mere optimism – it’s a light for the world
In his Wednesday general audience address Pope Francis spoke on the meaning of Christian hope, saying that it consists in... Read more
How an incorrect translation of the synod report created chaos
An incorrect translation into English of the original midterm report of the Synod on the Family may have spurred controversial... Read more
'The Christian minority in India is under serious threat'
With the election of Narendra Modi of the Hindu "Bharatiya Janata Party” (BJP) as prime minister of India the country's... Read more
Bishops indicate swing towards rewrite of synod document
As the synod fathers' small groups continue to meet, it seems increasingly clear that the Synod of Bishops' concluding document,... Read more
Houston carries out 'witch hunt' on pastors opposing 'bathroom bill'
City officials in Houston have filed a subpoena against local pastors over a lawsuit regarding a bill that would do... Read more
Supreme Court halts parts of Texas abortion law, but it's not over yet
Backers of a 2013 Texas law which strengthened health and safety requirements for the state's abortion clinics will continue to... Read more
No boundaries to prayer for nurse under Ebola quarantine
Catholics in Texas are praying for the two nurses infected with Ebola, one of whom is a devout Catholic in... Read more
