Archive for June 27, 2014
Major FBI bust highlights problem of human trafficking
The arrest of nearly 300 suspected pimps and rescue of 168 children in a national bust of child sex trafficking... Read more
Life is not ours to end, Canadians say against suicide bill
The Quebec National Assembly on Thursday passed legislation creating a right to assisted suicide in some circumstances, drawing criticism from... Read more
Peace in Middle East can flourish again, Pope assures
In an audience with aid organizations assisting Oriental churches, Pope Francis explained that peace is a gift from God, which... Read more
Pope Francis: love of God is both generous, active
Pope Francis focused his daily homily for the Feast of the Sacred Heart on the nature of love between God... Read more
Pope cancels hospital visit due to 'sudden indisposition'
As spectators were awaiting the visit of Pope Francis to an Roman hospital, it was announced by Bishop Claudio Giuliodori... Read more
Vatican laicizes former nuncio to Dominican Republic
Following abuse accusations last fall involving the apostolic nuncio to the Dominican Republic, the Vatican has concluded the first part... Read more
Bishop cites teaching of Popes in push to protect migrant kids
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso, Texas, invoked the social teaching of multiple popes in a plea for Congress to... Read more
Sudanese Christian woman released again
Meriam Ibrahim – a Christian woman who had previously been sentenced to death in Sudan for her faith – has... Read more
Archbishop: Mandate ruling threatens Philly's vulnerable
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said that he is “deeply disappointed” that a district judge has denied the archdiocese... Read more
EWTN files for emergency mandate relief with Supreme Court
The EWTN Global Catholic Network has filed a motion for emergency relief with the U.S. Supreme Court asking for an... Read more
