Archive for January 30, 2015

Construction begins on new showers inside the public restrooms just off the Vatican's St. Peter's Square, Nov. 17, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Coming soon to the Vatican: haircuts for Rome's homeless

The Vatican’s continued efforts to help the homeless of Rome have expanded beyond showers and bathrooms at St. Peter’s Square,... Read more

?w=200&h=150

Ghana priests shift focus to marriage prep, youth formation

A national gathering of hundreds of priests in Ghana have resolved to become more involved with their parishioners through marriage... Read more

Eucharistic adoration in Niger. ?w=200&h=150

Missionary: Boko Haram behind attacks on churches, religious in Niger

Boko Haram is determined to take its jihadist campaign beyond Nigeria. Its next targets include Niger, where, as reported in... Read more

Pope Francis gives his Wednesday general audience inside the Vatican's Paul VI Hall on Jan. 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Lukewarm Christians who don’t love are 'in grave danger,' Pope warns

In his homily Friday Pope Francis encouraged Christians to remember the first time they felt the love of God, and... Read more

The Anglican Westminster Abbey in London, October 16, 2010. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Woman bishop challenges future of Anglican-Catholic dialogue

While the consecration of the Church of England's first woman bishop presents significant challenges in bringing Catholics and Anglicans into... Read more

An Iraqi Christian refugee at a church shelter in Jordan, Oct. 28, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Can Christians survive the 'dirty games' of Middle East politics?

Christians have lived in the Middle East since the time of the apostles, but political machinations by world powers and... Read more

San Miguel School in Northwest Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

How one Catholic school takes a hammer to the cycle of poverty

During Catholic Schools Week, the president of a small school in Washington, D.C. explained its humble origins, extraordinary mission, and... Read more