Archive for August 15, 2014
Va. asks Supreme Court to delay same-sex marriages in Virginia
Local Virginia representatives are asking the Supreme Court to uphold the definition of marriage as existing between a man and... Read more
Pope to Asian youth: Are you ready to say 'yes' to Christ?
In an Aug. 15 meeting with Asian youth, Pope Francis emphasized the need to respond joyfully to God’s call in... Read more
Pope Francis: 'There is only one Korea'
Addressing the division between North and South Korea, Pope Francis emphasized that the two are “one family,” calling for prayers... Read more
Chinese leaders intensify push for 'national' Christianity
The Chinese government recently announced that it will increase its efforts to promote and develop a national brand of Christian... Read more
Youth who lunched with Pope impressed by his humility
Following their lunch with Pope Francis, a Chinese and a Pakistani youth said the pontiff was like a humble father... Read more
North Korea could soon have its first saint: Hong Yong-ho
North Korea could in time have its first canonized saint, since last year the death of the Bishop of Pyongyang,... Read more
Interreligious leaders call for two-state solution in Holy Land
More than 30 Christian, Jewish, and Muslim leaders in the United States called for a two-state solution to the Israel-Gaza... Read more
Pope beatifies 124 Korean martyrs, praising their witness to Christ
Pope Francis on Saturday beatified Korean martyrs Paul Yun Ji-chung and 123 companions, praising their “great sacrifices” and their call... Read more
Chinese youth moved to tears by Pope's informal remarks
A young man from Hong Kong was moved by Pope Francis’ off-the-cuff remarks during the opening celebration of the 6th... Read more
