Archive for August 27, 2014

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Full release of faith education program to help form Catholics

The release of the complete adult faith formation series “Symbolon: the Catholic Faith Explained” hopes to offer a profound way... Read more

Refugees who have fled from ISIS and arrived in Ankawa, in the northern part of Erbil, Iraq. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Papal envoy: we must see humanity of each Iraqi refugee

The international community must view suffering Iraqi refugees not as a collective group, but as individual persons, each with his... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square after the Wednesday general audience on May 7, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: division is among greatest sins of Christian communities

During his weekly general audience Pope Francis spoke on the unity and holiness of the Church, stating that despite the... Read more

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EWTN series to profile Catholics who 'come home'

The evangelization group Catholics Come Home is set to premiere a 13-episode television series that fosters engagement in the “New... Read more

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San Diego's Bishop Flores undergoing cancer treatment

The Diocese of San Diego has announced that Bishop Cirilo Flores is now being treated for prostate cancer, as he... Read more

Archbishop William E. Lori takes part in a press conference at the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on Nov. 11, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Archbishop: Be vigilant against US religious freedom threats

Amidst increasing violent religious persecution in the Middle East and Africa, it is vital for Christians in the U.S. to... Read more

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Law group defends pro-life students restricted to college 'speech zone'

A student group at the University of South Alabama is challenging the university administration after being told its pro-life display... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to religious communities at the Training Center 'School of Love' in Kkottongnaeon, South Korea, Aug. 16, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis' Korea visit ignites movement toward unity

A South Korea-based U.S. missionary who frequently crosses the border to North Korea to bring medicine and support says that... Read more

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Adelaide to host Australian Catholic Youth Festival 2015

The Australian bishops have announced that next year's national Catholic youth festival will be held in Adelaide, the capital of... Read more

Bishop William Shomali, Auxiliary Bishop of Jerusalem, speaks with CNA on May 26, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

No one wins by destroying each other, Jerusalem bishop says

Bishop William Shomali of Jerusalem hopes the new indefinite ceasefire in Gaza will hold, cautioning that victory cannot come from... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Catholics denounce use of hashtags for 'paramilitary warfare'

Reacting to an internet campaign launched by ISIS threatening the life of U.S. journalist Steven Sotloff, Catholic leaders stressed that... Read more

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St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

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Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

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When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

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Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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