Archive for June 5, 2015

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By Andrea Gagliarducci,Carl Bunderson

African, European bishops' meeting promotes an authentic 'joy of the family'

A group of bishops from across Africa and Europe met last weekend pledging to redouble their efforts in favor of... Read more

Cardinal Juan Luis Cipriani and Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square viewing photos from the March for Life in Lima, Peru on June 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope to Peruvian pro-lifers: 'Keep shaking things up'

Upon seeing pictures from the 2015 March for Life in Lima, Peru, Pope Francis had a message for the faithful... Read more

The minaret of a mosque lit in Sarajevo, Bosina-Hersegovina June 4, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Twenty years after war, Bosnians working to reclaim first victim: trust

A key Muslim figure in Bosnia said that “mutual trust” was the first victim of the country’s recent war –... Read more

St. Augustine Hall, which houses the University Library, Queens, NY campus. Courtesy of St. John's University.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

For St. John's University, affordable tuition is a Catholic cause

Aiming to reduce the financial burden of a college education, the New York-based St. John’s University has enacted a tuition... Read more

A cross in Sarajevo's Kosevo stadium, June 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris,Kevin J. Jones

Justice, peace and equality: Sarajevo's hopes for papal visit

Pope Francis’ visit to Sarajevo could be an opportunity to advance peace, equality, and justice for Bosnia and Herzegovina, despite... Read more

Vrbanja bridge where Suada Dilberovic and Olga Sucic, and later Bosko Brkic and Admira Ismic died. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

'Romeo and Juliet of Sarajevo' highlight pain of loss in Bosnian War

When Pope Francis visits Bosnia and Herzegovina tomorrow, he will be visiting a country still devastated by the three-year Bosnian... Read more

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Minnesota archdiocese to cooperate amid charges of mishandling abuse allegations

The Minneapolis-St. Paul archdiocese has pledged cooperation amid charges of mishandling allegations against a former priest of sexual misconduct involving... Read more