Archive for November 6, 2014
UK push to ban gender-based abortions hailed as pro-woman
The British Parliament's move to ban sex-selective abortion is a move to defend women's rights – including the right to... Read more
Exorcisms on the rise: Occult activity sparks 'pastoral emergency'
Catholic experts say occult activity and the resulting need for exorcisms has reached a critical level. Read more
For German bishops mercy comes at a price, critics charge
As Cardinal Walter Kasper prepares to receive an award and give a speech at The Catholic University of America later... Read more
Celiac disease, health care, exorcism book on agenda for bishops' meeting
The reception of Communion by those with Celiac Disease, avoiding cooperation with evil in health care partnerships, and a possible... Read more
God goes to the limit – not halfway – to save sinners, Pope says
In his homily on Thursday Pope Francis condemned those who are afraid “to dirty their hands” by welcoming sinners, and... Read more
Spanish nurse survives Ebola, thanks God for recovery
Upon announcing her recovery from Ebola, Spanish nurse Teresa Romero said Wednesday that she praises God for her life and... Read more
Archbishop decries Jerusalem car attacks: 'We are acting like savages'
A Melkite-Greek Catholic archbishop has lamented recent car attacks in Jerusalem, saying that such actions are inhuman and tear down... Read more
Pray – with your iPhone? How one mobile app unites users in prayer
A social network focused on connecting the world in prayer has launched a mobile application enabling people from across the... Read more
Economy secretariat advances financial transparency at the Vatican
The Vatican's new financial management policies focused on accountability are described in a handbook delivered by the Secretariat for the... Read more
Don't claim Pope Francis for your own agenda, Kasper says amid controversy
In the wake of an intense Synod on the Family, a leading voice supporting admission to Communion for divorced and... Read more
