Archive for December 29, 2014

Imad Ibraheem Daood with his wife Sajida and their four children, in a refugee center in Amman. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

In refugee limbo, Iraqi Christians keep the faith

Threatened by forced conversion or death at the hands of the Islamic State, many Iraqi Christians have had to flee... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peters Square Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis prays for ongoing AirAsia search

In his Angelus address on Sunday, Pope Francis promised his prayers for families affected by the disappearance of an AirAsia... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the General Audience held Jan. 8, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Large families are schools of solidarity and sharing, Francis affirms

In an address on Sunday to Italy's National Numerous Family Association, Pope Francis thanked the members of large families for... Read more