Archive for February 13, 2015
A cardinal for migrants: Italy's Archbishop Francesco Montenegro
Archbishop Francesco Montenegro of Agrigento still feels himself more of a priest with concern for the poor than a cardinal,... Read more
Three countries will be represented in College of Cardinals for first time
The different cultures represented by bishops who will be created cardinals this weekend demonstrate the Church's universality, thereby enriching the... Read more
Bishop to Congress: Stop treating immigrants as 'less than human'
Bishop Gerald Kicanas of Tuscon, Arizona, leveled harsh criticism against the tone of some Congress members, saying that they were... Read more
Are wealthy US foundations paying to suppress religious freedom?
Questions are being raised over two U.S. foundations that have poured more than three million dollars into abortion rights, LGBT... Read more
'A dark day for Australia': Church laments detention of child asylum seekers
A report detailing the profoundly negative effects of the long-term detention of children seeking asylum in Australia has led Church... Read more
At the consistory, a strong dedication to Vatican reforms
Reform was the watchword as cardinals met at the Vatican for briefings about the state of Vatican finances and about... Read more
In run-up to presidential vote, Nigerian bishop slams government corruption
Bitterly condemning “the ugly tide of corruption” in Nigeria’s government, the Bishop of Sokoto has highlighted the challenges awaiting the... Read more
Muslims respond to Chapel Hill shootings with prayer, calls for peace
Muslims gathered in front of the White House to pray for the victims of the Chapel Hill shooting on Friday,... Read more
