Archive for February 6, 2014
Rice bowl app aims to engage Catholics in Lent, fight hunger
Catholic Relief Services’ annual Rice Bowl Program has added a new mobile app and a social media-based photo challenge to... Read more
Catholic 'Mass mobs' boost attendance at Buffalo parishes
Buffalo-area Catholics have created a new twist on the “flash mob”: a “Mass mob” inspiring dozens to attend a Mass... Read more
UN versus Holy See on human sexuality, gender theory
More than an indictment of the Church’s handling of child sex abuse, the report of the U.N. child rights committee... Read more
Women's rights activist among 'Top 10' of Vatican magazine
Reggie Littlejohn, known for her work opposing forced abortion and gendercide in China, has been named as one of “Inside... Read more
Legionaries of Christ elect new leaders, issue apology
The Legionaries of Christ revealed the names of their new general council on Feb. 6, also issuing a formal apology... Read more
Pope urges faithful to pray for the grace of dying in hope
In his daily homily, Pope Francis reflected on the moment of our death, remarking on the beauty of dying in... Read more
United Nations' report on Vatican sparks backlash in US
U.S. Catholic leaders criticized a United Nations committee report for trying to impose secular moral views and failing to acknowledge... Read more
Pope's Harley, leather jacket auctioned for over $350,000
On Feb. 6, Pope Francis’ autographed Harley Davidson motorcycle and leather jacket were auctioned in France, bringing in more than... Read more
South Korea's cardinal-designate: a descendent of martyrs
Archbishop Andrew Yeom Soo-jung, who will be given the red hat of a cardinal Feb. 22, is himself descended from... Read more
LA editorial wrong on birth control, Catholic women charge
Women medical experts, theologians and writers joined voices in rejecting a Los Angeles Times editorial by a prominent birth control... Read more
