Archive for March 15, 2018

Pope Francis greets physicist Stephen Hawking in Vatican City. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

The legacy of Stephen Hawking - a Catholic scientist reflects

The death of Stephen Hawking this week prompted a leading Catholic scientist to reflect on the life of the famed... Read more

Venezuelans on October 4, 2016 across the border in Cucuta, Colombia. ?w=200&h=150

Peruvian bishops: Welcome Venezuelan migrants with solidarity

The Peruvian Bishops' Conference called on the people of the country to act with Christian solidarity toward Venezuelan migrants fleeing... Read more

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Archdiocese of Mexico backs sentence of priest jailed for abuse

The Archdiocese of Mexico reaffirmed its commitment to fighting sexual abuse and expressed its support for the 62-year jail sentence... Read more

Destruction in Azaz, Syria, near the Turkish border. ?w=200&h=150

The past seven years: A reflection on the Syrian Civil War

Seven years ago, on March 15, 2011, the Syrian Civil War began. Since then, the conflict in Syria has forced... Read more

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New book captures Pope Francis’ reflections on the Our Father

In commemoration of the fifth anniversary of Pope Francis’ election to the papacy, Penguin Random House has published a collection... Read more

Cardinal George Pell, prefect of the Secretariat for the Economy, speaks with CNA at the Vatican, March 17, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Alleged abuse victims testify against Cardinal Pell at Australian court hearing

Alleged victims of abuse of Cardinal George Pell gave testimonies this week during a hearing in an Australian court which... Read more

CIA Director nominee Gina Haspel. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Haspel CIA nomination raises questions about ‘enhanced interrogation’ and torture

Gina Haspel, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the CIA, oversaw a secret prison in Thailand where US intelligence targets... Read more