Archive for August 6, 2014
Catholic groups unite to help Iraqis ousted by extremists
Catholic Relief Services and Caritas have agreed to a common plan to help those who have fled from their homes... Read more
Do not become a prisoner of fear, Nigerian bishop urges
Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Jos, a city in northern Nigeria, has stressed the importance of remaining present to his people... Read more
Pope: mercy, compassion at heart of new covenant
In his first general audience since June, Pope Francis continued his catechesis on the Church, explaining that Jesus fulfills the... Read more
Social networking prayer site holds contest to share faith
The social networking site May Feelings, dedicated to sharing prayers and messages, has announced a new contest to reward the... Read more
Pope thanks Knights of Columbus for their service, charity
In a message delivered to the Knights of Columbus' international convention, Pope Francis thanked the Catholic fraternal organization for their... Read more
Peruvian abortion law prompts call for prayer, fasting
Archbishop Jose Antonio Eguren of Piura and Tumbes in Peru is calling on the faithful to pray and fast, asking... Read more
Congregation for religious issues guidelines for financial management
The Vatican's congregation for religious has released guidelines on the management of congregations, requiring them to adapt to international financial... Read more
Trust God's love in difficult times, bishop counsels
A relationship with God is the most important thing to remember in difficult times, said Bishop John Noonan of Orlando... Read more
'American dream' ends in deportation for Honduran moms
Angelica Galvez set off this summer on a grueling, one-month journey to the U.S. – fleeing economic hardship in violence-ridden... Read more
