Archive for July 18, 2014

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By Adelaide Mena

Human rights court: Europe cannot be forced to redefine marriage

The European Court of Human Rights ruled that the refusal to recognize same-sex “marriages” does not violate the European Convention... Read more

Members of the Sisters for Life visit with the Bella team at the clinic's future location, June 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Natural women's health center hailed for affirming life, dignity

A Colorado women’s health clinic seeking to offer natural care that respects human dignity has drawn praise for helping to... Read more

Fr. Andrea Ciucci of the Pontifical Council for the Family speaks with CNA July, 11 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Polygamy, gender identity seen as key challenges for families in Africa

Representatives from the Pontifical Council for the Family gathered in the Congo with over 40 bishops last week to discuss... Read more

Palestinian soldier stands guard duing Pope Francis' May 25, 2014 Mass in Bethlehem's Manger Square. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis makes phone call to Israel, Palestine presidents

In wake of the rising death toll in Gaza due to increased tensions between Israel and Palestine, Pope Francis made... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the general audience in Saint Peter's Square on Sept. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope laments loss of innocent life in Malaysian plane crash

Following the crash of a Malaysian passenger plane in eastern Ukraine yesterday, Pope Francis has offered prayers for the victims,... Read more

An Israeli tank moves positions near the Israeli-Gaza border the morning of July 18, 2014 near Sderot, Israel. Late last night Israel sent troops into Gaza. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Despite Gaza violence, Catholic relief agency works for peace

Though fighting has escalated between Israel and Palestinian militants based in the Gaza Strip, a Catholic Relief Services spokeswoman has... Read more

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By Adelaide Mena

World leaders offer prayers in wake of MH17 crash

Following Wednesday's crash of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17, both religious and political leaders from around the world are offering up... Read more

Stratford Caldecott recites Chesterton's 'The Ballad of the White Horse'. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Catholic cultural renewal advocate Stratford Caldecott mourned

Stratford Caldecott, a Catholic cultural thinker dedicated to literature, theology, and the “second spring” of Catholicism, passed away Thursday, weeks... Read more