Archive for September 16, 2014
Death toll rises in Central African violence
Thousands more people have died in ongoing violence in the Central African Republic since December, and many more of the... Read more
Meeting of Families document offers global perspective
The preparatory catechesis document for the 2015 World Meeting of Families is a “wonderful” work that addresses Catholic family issues... Read more
First parish dedicated to John Paul II in Chinese-speaking world
The Diocese of Kaohsiung in Taiwan has become the first in the Chinese-speaking world to have a parish dedicated to... Read more
Cuban Church to focus on evangelization in new pastoral plan
The Church in Cuba recently unveiled its pastoral plan for 2014-2020, which will encourage the faithful to engage in evangelization... Read more
God's path is closeness and compassion, Pope preaches
Pope Francis on Tuesday focused on the importance of giving hope to the world by imitating Jesus Christ’s closeness to... Read more
Defense of all persecuted believers highlighted at DC summit
Support of religious freedom for all those being persecuted was reiterated at a conference in the nation’s capital following outcry... Read more
Deluge of criticism after abortion funding revealed in health care law
Pro-life groups have responded forcefully to a new report finding that despite promises from President Barack Obama, more than 1,000... Read more
Pope's Albania visit will draw from past, look to future
Pope Francis’ upcoming Albanian visit will highlight Mother Teresa, honor the martyrs of Albania’s atheistic past, and suggest the country’s... Read more
