Archive for June 17, 2014
Archbishop Gaenswein: thread of diplomacy links Benedict, Francis
In a recent interview with CNA, the prefect of the Papal Household and personal secretary to Benedict XVI recounted how... Read more
Bosnia event touches on religious violence in light of WWI
International leaders within the Catholic Church have gathered in Sarajevo, Bosnia to discuss the consequences of the First World War,... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone counters March for Marriage critics
San Francisco Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone has rejected California politicians’ criticism of the March for Marriage, stressing his duty to teach... Read more
Shame of ongoing violence must stop, Jordanian priest affirms
The spokesman for the Catholic Church in Amman, Jordan, has decried the continuous bloodshed in the Middle East, expressing his... Read more
Illinois nuns take legal action against bordering strip club
The Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Borromeo have taken legal action against a giant “adult entertainment” club built in their... Read more
Christian faith critical for World Cup star Clint Dempsey
U.S. soccer fans went wild on Monday as team captain Clint Dempsey scored a goal during the first minute of... Read more
New USCCB social development director aims to fight poverty
The U.S. bishops have named Mark Rohlena, head of Catholic Charities of Central Colorado, to direct the Office of Domestic... Read more
Christians, Shias face uncertain future in face of Iraqi violence
In the midst of advances by Sunni insurgents, Iraq’s remaining Christian community and the country’s majority- Shia population face threats... Read more
Hispanic Catholic priests help build bridges, convention leader says
A national gathering of Hispanic Catholic priests in Houston aims to build community and affirm their role as “bridges” between... Read more
Supreme Court okays pro-life challenge to Ohio election speech law
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled Monday that the Susan B. Anthony List has standing to challenge an Ohio law allowing... Read more
Gates abortion funding drop met with praise, caution
Although Melinda Gates' recent announcement that her charitable group will axe abortion funding has drawn praise, concern remains over money... Read more
EWTN to appeal after 'troubling' HHS mandate ruling
The EWTN Global Catholic Network has announced that it will appeal a June 17 ruling that would require it to... Read more
