Archive for February 3, 2015
Faith under siege: fifth Catholic church vandalized in New Delhi over two months
Unidentified persons broke into St. Alphonsa parish in the Indian capital New Delhi during the early hours of Monday morning,... Read more
Holy See to UN: stop ignoring attacks on Christian women, girls
The Holy See’s delegation to the United Nations has warned that Christians face “extinction” in some regions of armed conflict,... Read more
Where progressives and Evangelicals agree – clarify IRS rules on political speech
An unlikely combination of political progressives and Evangelicals came together last week to demand more clarity in IRS regulations of... Read more
The Gospel is more important than soap operas or gossip, Pope says
In his homily Tuesday Pope Francis noted the importance of contemplating scripture, and urged faithful to read the Gospel for... Read more
Oscar Romero to be beatified: Pope Francis recognizes martyrdom
Pope Francis on Tuesday authorized the promulgation of decrees recognizing the martyrdom of Salvadoran archbishop Oscar Romero, paving the way... Read more
Appeals court to hear EWTN contraception mandate case Feb. 4
On Wednesday, Feb. 4, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals in Atlanta will hear oral arguments in a case brought... Read more
Sunday will be the first International Day of Prayer against Human Trafficking
The Vatican has organized the first-ever international day of prayer and reflection against human trafficking, in hopes that the world... Read more
What frightens disability groups about Colorado's 'death with dignity' bill
In many ways, Kari Ann Lucas is living the American Dream. She runs a law practice, has four kids, and... Read more
Cape Verde, Africa is getting its first cardinal
At the beginning of the year, Pope Francis announced that among the 20 men he would make cardinal on Feb.... Read more
For Cardinal George, God's grace is bigger than cancer
Despite the uncertainty that comes with cancer, Cardinal Francis George, the retired Archbishop of Chicago, says his days are filled... Read more
