Archive for February 18, 2015
How Catholics, Lent, and bowls of rice are changing the world
Catholic Relief Services’ Rice Bowl program aims to continue its forty-year Lenten tradition of supporting hunger relief – and one... Read more
New cardinals speak out on perils, potential of a globalized society
Pope Francis' newly elevated cardinals reflected on their roles as shepherds within a vast, multicultural Church – and the many... Read more
Siblings help you keep your eyes off yourself, Pope says
In this week’s general audience Pope Francis spoke on the role of siblings in family life, saying the fraternity we... Read more
Amid string of break-ins, Bishop of Ars removes Blessed Sacrament from parishes
Bishop Pascal Roland of Belley-Ars in France has ordered that the Blessed Sacrament be removed from all chapels and churches... Read more
This Lent, ask God for the 'gift of tears,' Pope says
In his Ash Wednesday homily, Pope Francis said the time of Lent is a call to leave hypocrisy behind and... Read more
Near Bethlehem, Israeli barrier threatens Christians' future
Palestinian Christians, a monastery, a convent and a Catholic school near Bethlehem are all at risk from the Israeli government’s... Read more
Would you die for your ashes? Cardinal reflects on modern Christian martyrs
Catholics owe solidarity, prayer and a voice against injustice to their fellow Christians being martyred and persecuted around the world,... Read more
Vatican Secretary of State urges 'quick response' to crisis in Libya
After a meeting with Italian officials on Tuesday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin told reporters that swift action is needed in Libya,... Read more
