Archive for April 4, 2014
Audit finds increase in child protection, decrease in reported cases
An audit of the dioceses across the United States shows an increase of more than $15 million spent on child... Read more
UN registers Lebanon's millionth Syrian refugee
The number of Syrian refugees in Lebanon registered with the United Nations has now passed 1 million, as the organization’s... Read more
John Paul II saw prayer as first duty of Pope, reflects cardinal
Italian Cardinal Giovanni Battista Re, who was a close collaborator of Blessed John Paul II, said the future saint believed... Read more
After meeting Pope, daughter of immigrants reunites with father
The young girl who asked Pope Francis to intercede with U.S. President Barack Obama on behalf of the children of... Read more
Those who follow Christ will face persecution, Pope observes
Pope Francis dedicated his April 4 homily to the theme of persecution, noting that although many of the trials saints... Read more
Mozilla head's resignation over marriage stance sparks outcry
Critics slammed Web browser Firefox's announcement that CEO Brendan Eich resigned in wake of controversy surrounding his support of traditional... Read more
Care for poor rooted in Gospel, not communism, Pope affirms
In a March 31 interview with communications students, Pope Francis responded to previous accusations of being a communist, explaining that... Read more
Over $100k raised for family of slain Catholic husband, father
Within the span of a day, friends, family and strangers have raised more than $100,000 for the family of a... Read more
Pope Francis recognizes three new saints of the Americas
Pope Francis inscribed among the saints Thursday three blesseds who were from Europe but were called to the New World... Read more
