Archive for February 21, 2014

Protestors can take refuge and pray for peace in one of two tent-chapels on Maidan Square in Kyiv.?w=200&h=150

By Sonya Bilocerkowycz

Catholic campus in Ukraine mourns lecturer killed in protests

Ukrainian Catholic University, located in the far-western city of Lviv, is lamenting the death of one of its lecturers who... Read more

Cardinals greet each other after the consistory on November 24, 2012 in St. Peter's Basilica.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal tells consistory to proclaim 'gospel of the family'

Cardinal Walter Kasper addressed the Extraordinary Consistory on the Family Thursday morning about how to rediscover and proclaim the “gospel... Read more

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Kan. religious freedom bill dies after being labeled 'segregation'

A Kansas bill to protect the conscience rights of those who morally object to “gay marriage” stalled in the legislature... Read more

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Faith is not a 'theory,' emphasizes Pope

Pope Francis centered his daily homily today around the importance of Christians having a living, rather than merely theoretical, faith.  Read more

 Protesters run from riot police on Feb. 15, 2014 in Altamira, Caracas, Venezuela. ?w=200&h=150

Venezuela cardinal asks government to rein in armed groups

Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas said the Church is willing to help establish peace in Venezuela, but reminded the... Read more

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Archbishop Gomez: avoid 'dead end' on immigration reform

L.A. Archbishop José H. Gomez has called for “interim measures” such as a moratorium on immigration raids and help for... Read more

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Knights urge prayers to St. Francis for peace in Ukraine

The Knights of Columbus have asked that the faithful join them in reciting the Prayer of St. Francis this coming... Read more