Archive for October 18, 2014
Resist 'hidden euthanasia' of elderly, Little Sisters stress
Receiving an award recognizing their works of service, members of the Little Sisters of the Poor stressed the need for... Read more
Hard winter looms for Iraq's 'betrayed' Christian refugees
Despite efforts by northern Iraq’s Catholic bishops to ensure that Christians and other refugees can survive the winter, housing shortages... Read more
Synod fathers laud miracle of conjugal love in final message
In their message to the faithful, the synod fathers praised the life-giving love between a man and a woman, which... Read more
Meeting of Pope Francis, Vietnamese minister a key step in restoring ties
Pope Francis met with Vietnamese prime minister Nguyen Tan Dung Saturday morning, which is a move seen as a important... Read more
Synod's final report shows nuance on homosexuality, remarriage
The synod’s final report, released Saturday, presents substantial changes with respect to the much discussed midterm report, especially regarding homosexual... Read more
A missionary Pope: Cardinal Etchegaray's memory of Paul VI
Paul VI was a missionary Pope who wished to bring the light of the Gospel all over the world, a... Read more
Pope Francis' closing synod speech received with standing ovation
Pope Francis' address at the conclusion of the Synod on the Family, delivered Saturday, was responded to with a four-minute... Read more
