Archive for March 11, 2015

Reem Alhaswani at a Caritas Internationalis / Voices of Faith press conference. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Economic progress for Syria's women proves a silver lining amid war

The destruction of Syria’s ongoing war has unearthed an unexpected jewel in the refugee camps of Lebanon: the chance for... Read more

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Council for the Family, enjoys a milkshake at Potbelly Sandwich Shop in Philadelphia, March 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

A milkshake for the Pope: One sweet way to support Francis in Philly

As the City of Brotherly Love prepares to host the next World Meeting of Families – and Pope Francis’ first... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his March 11, 2015 general audience in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis carries his late grandma's words with him every day

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the elderly play a key role in the lives of the youth, and revealed that... Read more

Archbishop Oscaro Romero. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Romero, Salvadoran martyr, to be beatified May 23

May 23 will be the beatification date for El Salvador’s Archbishop Oscar Romero, an outspoken advocate for the poor and... Read more

Archbishop Thomas Msusa of Blantyre and Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Karonga distribute food to flood victims in Malawi's Thyolo district, March 10, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Malawian bishops visit flooded areas, showing solidarity and delivering aid

Malawi's bishops are making solidarity visits to areas in the country's southern and central regions to deliver aid items collected... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Don't kill the disabled – Maryland lawmakers warned against assisted suicide bill

A physician-assisted suicide bill in Maryland preys on those who are vulnerable or disabled, and promotes suicide as an acceptable... Read more

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City, Jan. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Curia reform may include an office for negotiations in the Secretariat of State

The Vatican Secretary of State suggested Wednesday that an ‘office for pontifical mediation’ may established within the ranks of the... Read more