Archive for September 25, 2014
Spanish bishop: Pope says he will not change Communion rule
Amid widespread reports that Pope Francis might open the door to Communion for the divorced and civilly remarried, a Spanish... Read more
Military chaplains: God in the trenches of Ukraine
Since April, Ukraine’s eastern provinces have experienced continual military confrontation between its government, and pro-Russian separatists and Russian forces, and... Read more
Pope removes Paraguayan bishop from governance of diocese
Pope Francis on Thursday removed Bishop Rogelio Livieres Plano from governance of the Diocese of of Cuidad del Este, in... Read more
Vanity is like an onion, Pope Francis says
In a colorful Thursday homily, Pope Francis highlighted the sin of vanity, saying that Christians must reject it by peeling... Read more
Boko Haram still a serious threat to Nigeria, advocates warn
The militant Islamist group Boko Haram continues to pose a grave threat to Nigerian society five months after the abduction... Read more
Testimony from Albania priest moves Pope to tears
With tears in his eyes, Pope Francis gave a warm embrace to Father Ernest Troshani Simoni, 84, one of the... Read more
Albanian nun tells Pope about faith amid Communist regime
Among the powerful moments on Pope Francis’ Sept. 21 trip to Albania was the Holy Father’s encounter with an 85... Read more
Francis highlights link between faith, God's word, biblical scholar says
In a recent speech to the Italian Biblical Association, Pope Francis did not disclaim biblical studies but rather stressed the... Read more
Bishop, canonist: Gay unions among sins barring Communion
The denial of Holy Communion to a same-sex couple who obtained a marriage license is in line with broader Church... Read more
