Archive for January 27, 2016

Children in Cameroon's Diocese of Maroua-Mokolo, where children are threatened and recruited by Boko Haram. ?w=200&h=150

Is Boko Haram on the run in Nigeria?

The bishops of southwest Nigeria have praised the country’s apparent progress towards countering the Boko Haram insurgency.  Read more

The Good Shepherd nuns celebrate 150 years in Burma at Mass in Yangon, Jan. 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

In Myanmar, the Good Shepherd sisters celebrate 150 years of mission

A century and a half ago, the Sisters of the Good Shepherd took their mission of evangelization and service to... Read more

Pope Francis venerates an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe during a Mass in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 12, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

What is Pope Francis going to say in Mexico about immigration?

As Pope Francis’ weeklong visit to Mexico draws near, anticipation is building not just for the presence of the Successor... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims during his general audience on Nov. 29, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope rallies Catholics to be 'mediators of mercy' during jubilee

On Wednesday Pope Francis renewed his appeal for faithful to put the works of mercy into practice during the jubilee,... Read more

A view of the facade of St. Peter's Basilica from the Vatican's Apostolic Palace, Feb. 14, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican official: Pope's post-synod doc will be released in March

Pope Francis' apostolic exhortation on family life following last year's synod will be published in March, says Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Planned Parenthood investigator protected as undercover journalist, lawyer says

The Planned Parenthood investigators indicted by a Houston grand jury on Monday were not breaking the law as they are... Read more