Archive for May 28, 2014

Angels and Saints by Scott Hahn. Photo courtesy of Image Books.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

Scott Hahn explores power of saints, angels in modern life

Noted Catholic convert and author Dr. Scott Hahn published a new book May 27 exploring the biblical roots and modern-day... Read more

Archbishop Filipe Neri (center) launches the suicide prevention helpline with director Fr. Mario Saturnino Dias (second from right). ?w=200&h=150

India archdiocese launches suicide prevention helpline

The Metropolitan Archdiocese of Goa and Daman has launched a round-the-clock emergency suicide prevention helpline to proactively address the escalating... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during the Wednesday General Audience on April 23, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis meets with doctor who saved his life

Pope Francis met recently with Dr. Juan Carlos Parodi, the Argentinean surgeon who operated on him for gall bladder failure... Read more

Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels in Los Angeles, California. ?w=200&h=150

LA priest says he has lived his vocation 'from my mother's womb'

A young Nigerian priest who serves the Hispanic community in California says he received his vocation in his mother's womb.  Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis says Holy Land visit aided Christian unity

Pope Francis on Wednesday said his pilgrimage to the Holy Land fed the desire for Christian unity and he encouraged... Read more

Dormition Abbey in Jerusalem was closed on May 27, 2014 after an arson attack set fire to crosses in the church the day before. ?w=200&h=150

Holy Land: Vandal tries to set fire to Dormition Abbey

As Pope Francis concluded his trip to the Holy Land on May 26, an unknown man attempted to set fire... Read more

Felice Gaer speaks during a panel on January 21, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Critic: UN abortion controversy shows push to exclude Catholics

U.N. anti-torture committee member Felice Gaer’s statement to a Holy See delegation equating opposition to abortion and torture is part... Read more

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European Commission rejects pro-life citizens’ initiative

The European Commission has rejected the pro-life citizens’ initiative “One of Us,” which sought to ban E.U. funding for research... Read more