Archive for October 21, 2015
Major evangelical group recognizes growing opposition to death penalty
The National Association of Evangelicals has issued an expanded statement on the death penalty that for the first time recognizes... Read more
Vatican calls rumors over Pope Francis' health false and irresponsible
The director of the Holy See press office has denied reports in the Italian press that Pope Francis is suffering... Read more
Marriage doesn't take away your freedom – quite the opposite, Pope says
Pope Francis on Wednesday said that contrary to modern notions, fidelity in marriage does not rob us of personal freedom... Read more
Synod finds strong support for Church teaching in communion debate
Despite pastoral challenges posed by divorced-and-civilly-remarried Catholics, many synod fathers are in favor of current Church teaching and practice according... Read more
Church unity and truth serve the family, Archbishop Gomez says from synod
The Catholic Church needs “a new missionary confidence and courage” that draws on Church unity and the recognition of God’s... Read more
Holy See urges UN to ban nuclear weapons, work towards peace
Citing Pope Francis' recent words on avoiding war and promoting peaceful coexistence between nations, the Holy See addressed the United... Read more
At UN, Holy See delegation speaks up for indigenous peoples
The Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations reminded policymakers on Monday to listen to indigenous peoples’ concerns in efforts... Read more
