Archive for April 2, 2014
Okla. Catholics speak up for voiceless with lawmakers
A recent “Catholic Advocacy Day” gave laity in Oklahoma the opportunity to participate in the legislative process and to be... Read more
Australians mourn late bishop remembered for ecumenism
Christians, especially those in Australia, are mourning the death of Bishop Michael Putney, who was particularly committed to ecumenical dialogue. Read more
Pope Francis: married couples are an icon of God's love
In his weekly general audience Pope Francis closed his catechesis on the sacraments by reflecting on the vocation of marriage,... Read more
Spanish archbishop encourages faithful to attend canonizations
Archbishop Jose Ansejo Pelegrina of Seville, Spain, has issued a pastoral letter inviting Catholics to take part in pilgrimages to... Read more
Priest who survived labor camp recalls suffering as gift
Monsignor Matthew Koo recounted being detained in a Chinese labor camp for thirty years due to his Marian devotion, noting... Read more
Planned Parenthood opposes lawmaker with Gosnell victim tie
Planned Parenthood has decided not to endorse a Pennsylvania lawmaker who supported increasing health regulations for abortion clinics, a move... Read more
Holy See currently refraining from mediation in Venezuelan violence
The Holy See press officer Fr. Federico Lombardi explained Tuesday that the Vatican is considering mediation in Venezuela's lethal protests,... Read more
Obama urged to create religious envoy after papal meeting
Rep. Frank Wolf (R-Va.) has called on President Barack Obama to follow up on his meeting with Pope Francis by... Read more
Cardinal encourages business schools to form principled leaders
Cardinal Peter Turkson has encouraged business school faculty to teach their students about the Church's social teaching and to form... Read more
