Archive for August 13, 2015

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A street party for Don Bosco – 15,000 turn up to celebrate saint in Lima

More than 15,000 members of the Salesian Family turned out August 9 on the streets of Lima, Peru, as part... Read more

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In Burundi's crisis, the Church stands with the people

A Burundian priest has spoken out about the worrying crisis in his country, particularly following the Aug. 2 murder of ... Read more

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What the Church is doing to help flood victims in Myanmar

More than 100 people have been killed and thousands more displaced by monsoon flooding in Myanmar, one of the poorest... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Could the release of 22 Christians signal another Islamic State attack?

After Islamic State militants on Tuesday freed 22 Christians they have held captive since February, a Syrian archbishop cautioned that... Read more

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Colorado court gives no relief to baker who declined to serve gay wedding

A Colorado baker has lamented the Colorado Court of Appeals’ ruling handed down Thursday that he illegally discriminated when he... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

A voice missing from the synod: faithful Catholics with same-sex attraction

When presenters addressed last year’s Synod of Bishops to discuss challenges facing the family, there was one group who voice... Read more