Archive for September 11, 2014

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By Hillary Mast

FOCUS broadens missionary outreach with 'Digital Campus'

With missionary teams on 100 college campuses across the continental U.S., the Fellowship of Catholic University Students (FOCUS) has reached an... Read more

A family of Iraqis displaced by the Islamic State who have taken shelter at a Syriac Catholic shrine in Erbil. ?w=200&h=150

Filipino bishops declare day of prayer for peace in Iraq, Syria

The bishops of the Philippines have appealed their faithful to join in a national day of prayer in solidarity with... Read more

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

Knights' collection for persecuted Iraqis passes $2 million

A Knights of Columbus relief fund for persecuted Iraqi refugees has now surpassed $2 million, and the order has released... Read more

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Sen. Cruz's tense Middle East remarks prompt calls for Christian unity

Amid controversial remarks by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.), Christian leaders at a historic ecumenical conference voiced the need for unity... Read more

Pope Francis gives the Wednesday general audience in St. Peters Square Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope 'deeply saddened' by brutal killing of missionary nuns

Pope Francis has expressed his condolences following the brutal murder of three Italian nuns in Burundi over the weekend, assuring... Read more

Mario Joseph speaks with Cristina Cosado on an episode of Changing Tracks. Screenshot. ?w=200&h=150

Former imam: God saved me from torture after Christian conversion

A former Muslim imam who converted to Christianity believes that God protected him from death threats and torture at the... Read more

Pope Francis meets with students in Paul VI audience hall on May 31, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Christian life is not navel-gazing – it's self-giving, Pope says

During his homily at daily Mass on Thursday Pope Francis focused on authentic Christian love, stressing that it’s not selfish,... Read more

(L-R, Top Left Image) Sr. Bernadetta Boggia, Sr. Olga Raschietti and Sr. Lucia Pulici, at work in Berundi. Photo courtesy of Xaverian Missionaries.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Brutally slain nuns recalled as women 'enamored' with God

Remembering the lives of the three Xaverian Missionary nuns murdered in Burundi over the weekend, the order’s vicar general hailed... Read more

Bishop Enrico dal Covolo, S.D.B., rector of the Pontifical Lateran University, speaks to CNA Sept. 9, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Francis encourages us as did Don Bosco, Lateran rector says

As the bicentenary of the birth of St. John Bosco approaches, a Salesian who is rector of the Pontifical Lateran... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope's appointment may signal advances in new abuse office

Pope Francis’ latest appointment to a commission designed to fight sexual abuse of minors may have an effect in shaping... Read more