Archive for March 18, 2014
Vatican designates Kansas church as a minor basilica
Capuchin Father Jeff Ernst’s voice leapt with emotion when he heard the news: St. Fidelis Church would be named a... Read more
South Sudanese diocese evacuated due to violence, looting
The South Sudanese Malakal diocese has been evacuated as many areas there have been “completely destroyed” following violence committed by... Read more
Science historians critique new 'Cosmos' series
Scholars of the history of science have discussed the merits and shortcomings of the new television series “Cosmos,” saying that... Read more
Pope Francis warns against the disguise of hypocrites
In his daily homily Pope Francis cautioned against those who appear to be holy but are in fact self-absorbed, explaining... Read more
Benedict XVI sends Pope commentary on early interview
Former Pope Benedict XVI sent a four-page commentary to Pope Francis on the September 2013 interview he granted to Jesuit... Read more
Cardinal encourages Lenten prayers for Venezuela
Cardinal Jorge Urosa Savino of Caracas, Venezuela, called on the faithful to intensify their prayers during Lent for God to... Read more
Pope assures Ukrainian people of his solidarity, prayers
In a March 17 meeting with the head of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, Pope Francis expressed the Holy See’s... Read more
Underground Chinese bishop in Shanghai dies at 97
Bishop Joseph Fan Zhongliang, a bishop of Shanghai in the People’s Republic of China who spent decades under arrest for... Read more
Ukrainian Catholics experiencing 'total persecution' in Crimea
As the Russian president signed a bill to annex Crimea Tuesday, the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church in the peninsula has... Read more
LA archbishop blesses immigration reform advocates going to Vatican
Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles gave his blessing Sunday to a group of children and immigration reform advocates who... Read more
