Archive for October 7, 2014

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington speaks with CNA in Rome on Oct. 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Don't expect 'sound bite solutions' from synod, US cardinal says

While there will not be any quick fixes unveiled at this year’s synod, a fair amount of talk can be... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

How should the Church care for same-sex attracted people?

In what ways can the Church provide pastoral care for men and women of same-sex attraction that is compassionate and... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on June 4, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to make apostolic voyage to France in 2015

In their announcement of the Pope’s schedule for his visit to the European Parliament next month, the Vatican also revealed... Read more

Bishop Bruno Ateba of the Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo in Cameroon. ?w=200&h=150

Armed guards escort Cameroon missionaries amid terror attacks

Boko Haram terrorist activity spreading into Cameroon from northeastern Nigeria has caused local Catholic missionaries to increase security, but one... Read more

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Solidarity a virtue for businessmen too, CEO counsels

Business leaders should embrace virtues like solidarity and mutual dependence among their business partners, employees, customers and broader communities in... Read more

Christians displaced by the Islamic State who have sought refuge in Ankawa, Erbil, Iraq. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope's concern for Christians in Middle East emerges at family synod

In an unexpected move, Pope Francis added to the schedule of the upcoming consistory for the causes of saints a... Read more

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Annual guide offers help in finding authentic Catholic colleges

The Cardinal Newman Society’s 2015 Catholic college guide offers information about more than two dozen colleges, universities and other programs,... Read more

Fr. Uwe Michael Lang, C.O., a board member of the Society for Catholic Liturgy, preaches during an extraordinary form Mass said during the conference on Oct. 3. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Link between Solomon's Temple, Catholic churches explored

A conference held last week in Colorado Springs by The Society for Catholic Liturgy brought together experts from multiple disciplines... Read more

Fr. Hanna Jallouf, O.F.M., who was abducted Oct. 5 along with some 20 villagers from Qunaya, Syria. Photo courtesy of Custodia Terrae Sanctae.?w=200&h=150

Franciscan priest, Christian villagers abducted by Syrian militants

Militants linked to al-Nusra Front kidnapped a Catholic parish priest and as many as 20 people from a Christian village... Read more