Archive for May 31, 2017

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Indian politician suggests ransom fund for kidnapped priest

A member of India’s Legislative Assembly is encouraging the Church to raise money for the release of kidnapped priest Father... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his May 31, 2017, general audience. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope: A good Christian spreads hope – not bitterness

On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Holy Spirit has the power to fill us with the hope of Christ, in... Read more

Pope Francis at The Liturgy of the Lord's Passion at St. Peter's Basilica on April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis condemns 'abhorrent' Kabul attack

After a major suicide bomb tore through a busy neighborhood in Kabul, killing at least 80 people, Pope Francis condemned... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Rome conference to address safeguarding children online

An international congress in Rome this autumn will bring together experts to focus on the problem of online sexual abuse... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Trump admin ponders new religious freedom rule for HHS mandate

A leaked draft of a federal rule that would protect religious organizations from the controversial federal contraception mandate has won... Read more

Clericus Cup Final between Pontifical Urban College and the Pontifical Gregorian University on May 27, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican soccer champs dedicate victory to Coptic Christians

Upon winning the Vatican's annual soccer championship last week, the victorious team honored Christians in Egypt who have faced increasingly... Read more