Archive for December 18, 2014

Displaced persons in Central African Republic received aid from CRS, May, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Oliver Maksan

In Central African Republic, Catholics reach out to Muslim ex-rebels

The Catholic Church in the Central African Republic continues to work for peace and reconciliation within the country, with its... Read more

Dr. William E. May, of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at the Catholic University of America, died Dec. 13, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

William May, the prof who renounced his dissent from Humanae Vitae

William E. May, a professor who retracted his one-time dissent from Humanae vitae and became an influential pro-life teacher and... Read more

A young Syrian refugee at school in Ramtha, Jordan on Oct. 27, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

With winter knocking for displaced Iraqis, supplies fall short of needs

As millions of displaced Iraqis are caught in the dead of winter, the international community has a long way to... Read more

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Gratitude and caution over new Cuba policy

Catholic bishops in the U.S. and Cuba rejoiced at the historic announcement of a new relationship between the countries, while... Read more

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Kentucky priest returns to ministry after unsubstantiated abuse claim

Father Ronald Domhoff, a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, has returned to ministry after being cleared of sexual abuse... Read more

A Mississippi State University team found this bulla, or ancient clay seal, from the 10th century BC in southern Israel. ?w=200&h=150

Israeli dig peers into King David's time

New archaeological evidence about Israel and Judah at the time of King David and King Solomon undermines some skeptics who... Read more

Pilgrims gather in Havana for Mass during Benedict XVI's March 2012 visit to Cuba. ?w=200&h=150

Cuba, US: how the Holy See was behind the scene for 50 years

The announcement that the US and Cuba will enjoy warmer relations follows more than 50 years of Vatican diplomacy, which... Read more

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A 'bullying' move? UK midwife abortion ruling sparks outcry

The U.K. Supreme Court has ruled that midwives in charge of delivery wards are not exempt from assisting in the... Read more