Archive for January 19, 2016

Migrants in Greece. The arrival in Europe of more than 1 million migrants and refugees in 2015 sparked a wave of nationalism. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Europe's 'new nationalism' is problematic, Austrian cardinal warns

The Archbishop of Vienna has warned that as Europe’s migrant crisis reaches a fever pitch, the continent risks falling into... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday General Audience in St. Peter's Square on June 24, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pilgrims beware! Mexican bishops warn against papal ticket scams

Following the rise of fraudulent papal ticket “sales” online, the Mexican Conference of Catholic Bishops has reminded the faithful that... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, Jan. 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Even the saints had sin in their past, Pope Francis recalls

Even great saints had at times succumbed to sin, Pope Francis said Tuesday during his Mass at the chapel of... Read more

Abp. Jose Gomez at the Pontifical North American College on May 2 2015. ?w=200&h=150

As Supreme Court takes up immigration case, LA archbishop weighs in

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling on an immigration enforcement case will affect many immigrants in the U.S., and the Los... Read more

Internally displaced children at the Sharia Al Haman Hope Refugee Camp in Dohuk, Iraq, March 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Grim numbers from Iraq: thousands of civilians suffer death, displacement, slavery

A new United Nations report has tried to count the civilian toll of continuing conflict in Iraq, largely at the... Read more