Archive for June 5, 2014
Vatican to host world meeting on pastoral care of Gypsies
A pontifical council has organized a conference at the Vatican to address the pastoral care of Gypsies, and will focus... Read more
Mexicans continue to seek truth behind cardinal's murder
Cardinal Juan Posadas Ocampo was gunned down May 24, 1993, in the parking lot of Guadalajara International Airport, along with... Read more
Pope: the Church is not a rental house, but a home
Pope Francis focused his daily homily on Jesus’ prayer for the unity of his disciples, cautioning that there are many... Read more
Late cardinal of India remembered for his serenity in suffering
During the funeral Mass for Cardinal Simon Lourdusamy, who passed away Monday, fellow cardinals gathered to commemorate his life of... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new board for Vatican's financial watchdog
Pope Francis has appointed a new board for the Authority for Financial Information, marking a new step in the path... Read more
Archdiocese of Philadelphia urges support of March for Marriage
In defense of the dignity of marriage, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has announced its participation in the second annual March... Read more
Despite improvements, still 'a long way to go' for US homeless
A new report on homelessness shows some improvements in the country's response to those who are without shelter, but also... Read more
Bishop wows Georgia Catholics at baseball charity night
It's the first time the Savannah Sand Gnats have seen a standing ovation after the first pitch. Read more
Hundreds of Catholic employers win exemption from HHS mandate
A federal court has ruled that the Catholic Benefits Association and its hundreds of employer members are exempt from a... Read more
Nigeria has become an anti-Christian 'bloodbath,' report claims
A report released Tuesday by the non-profit Open Doors International places Nigeria at the top of a list of ten... Read more
Suspects arrested over abduction of Jesuit in Afghanistan
An Afghan official stated Thursday that three Taliban members have been arrested and questioned over Monday's kidnapping, near Herat, of... Read more
