Archive for February 19, 2014
Bill to protect state definitions of marriage introduced
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C., have introduced bills bolstering the ability of individual states to declare what they will and will... Read more
Starvation, disease threaten South Sudan
Violence in South Sudan has put people in parts of the Diocese of Malakal at risk of starvation, as well... Read more
Cardinal-elect Mueller, a bridge between two Popes
Archbishop Gerhard Mueller, who will be made a cardinal Feb. 22, is a personal friend to Benedict XVI and has... Read more
Catholic marriage preparation needs to better 'evangelize'
The head of a major U.S. missionary apostolate says that evangelization – not simple catechesis – is needed to prepare... Read more
Pope Francis: Be courageous, go to confession
During his Wednesday audience, Pope Francis encouraged the pilgrims filling St. Peter's Square to receive the sacrament of reconciliation. Read more
Cardinal Sandri confirmed as head of Eastern Churches congregation
Pope Francis appointed members of the Congregation for the Oriental Churches Feb. 19, confirming both Cardinal Leonardo Sandri as prefect,... Read more
Elderly nun sentenced for nuclear site break-in
Sister Megan Rice of the Society of the Holy Child Jesus has been sentenced to nearly three years in prison... Read more
Pontifical academy to address science, ethics of aging
As the global number of elderly increases, one Vatican advisory group is meeting this week to discuss the many challenges... Read more
Filmmakers draw attention to plight of Middle East Christians
Christians in the West must take seriously their duty to support those suffering in the Middle East, the birthplace of... Read more
