Articles by Adelaide Mena
Chinese-English Bible offers opportunity for evangelization
Sep 27, 2013 / 03:12 amA new edition of the Old Testament in both English and Traditional Chinese is a valuable tool for Chinese Catholics and represents a new possibility for evangelization, say leaders in the community.
Manhattan Declaration draws renewed commitment, prayers
Sep 26, 2013 / 16:03 pmAdvocates of life, marriage and religious liberty united in New York on Wednesday to pray together and reaffirm their dedication to advancing foundational Christian principles of justice and the common good.
Unauthorized migrant numbers may be increasing, study finds
Sep 25, 2013 / 23:37 pmAs the Pope and bishops continue to call for the just and humane treatment of migrants, a new survey has found that the population of unauthorized immigrants in the U.S. may be rising.
Global community offers prayers, support after Kenya attack
Sep 24, 2013 / 16:44 pmA deadly terrorist attack at a shopping mall in the capital of Kenya has drawn prayers and condolences from across the country and around the world.
New Catholic Voices head eager to help share Church's message
Sep 24, 2013 / 15:23 pmThe new head of a Catholic communications training group says he hopes to help the faithful present the complex truths of the Gospel in understandable ways amid a sometimes hostile modern world.
Bishops voice support for marriage, religious freedom bill
Sep 23, 2013 / 16:24 pmAmerican bishops have praised a recent bill in the House of Representatives that would protect those who share the Church’s understanding of marriage from penalties by the federal government.
Faith shines light on truth and reason, archbishop says
Sep 20, 2013 / 03:13 amAt a recent talk on Pope Francis' encyclical “Lumen Fidei,” Archbishop William E. Lori of Baltimore emphasized that faith is not opposed to reason, but rather is necessary for understanding truth.
Letters, prayer vigils to mark one year in jail for pastor in Iran
Sep 20, 2013 / 01:04 amSupporters of human rights and religious freedom around the globe are joining in prayer and a letter-writing campaign on the one-year anniversary of Iranian imprisonment for Christian pastor Saeed Abedini.
European pro-life initiative gains one million supporters
Sep 19, 2013 / 16:24 pmAn initiative to propose to the European Parliament a ban on the funding of embryo-destructive policies has gained one million signatures, ensuring the proposal will be received at the legislature.
Cardinal Dolan reaffirms bishops' opposition to HHS mandate
Sep 19, 2013 / 14:20 pmAs scores of lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate continue to move through the courts, the head of the U.S. bishops’ conference has voiced renewed commitment to defending religious liberty.
Religious liberty threats pose 'real danger' in Indonesia, Burma
Sep 19, 2013 / 00:22 amThe persecution of religious minorities in both Indonesia and Burma pose dangers not only to the two countries, but to the region and the world, says a human rights advocate who specializes in the area.
Love conquers violence, cardinal says after Navy Yard shooting
Sep 18, 2013 / 16:30 pmCardinal Donald W. Wuerl, Archbishop of Washington, prayed for the victims of the Washington Navy Yard shooting, saying victims and their families can find consolation and comfort in the hope given by Christ.
Despite remaining challenges, DC Catholic schools improved
Sep 17, 2013 / 16:45 pmA new report on Catholic education in the Washington archdiocese shows significant gains, particularly in funding, in recent years, though local Catholic schools still face challenges.
Leaders call for prayer in response to deadly DC shooting
Sep 16, 2013 / 16:31 pmU.S. leaders are offering prayers for the nation following a shooting at the Navy Yard in southeast Washington, D.C., that left 13 dead and about a dozen more injured.
Canadian charter sparks fears over religious freedom threats
Sep 15, 2013 / 15:04 pmA government announcement of a Charter of Quebec Values defining the Canadian province as a secular state presents a grave concern for religious liberty, a religious freedom scholar says.
Catholic bishops urge US to oppose massive food aid cuts
Sep 15, 2013 / 06:01 amCatholic bishops have asked the U.S. House of Representatives to reject $40 billion in proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), formerly known as the food stamp program.
Panel explores link between sex-selection, abuse of women
Sep 14, 2013 / 15:39 pmA recent hearing before members of the U.S. House of Representatives examined the gender imbalance in India and its connection to human trafficking and mistreatment of women in the country.
Cardinal Wuerl: renewal is at heart of New Evangelization
Sep 13, 2013 / 03:11 amCatholics today are being called to renew their own faith in order to share the Gospel with the modern world, said Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C.
Youth call education key in solving Israel-Palestine conflict
Sep 12, 2013 / 16:03 pmEducation and interpersonal interaction offer the best hope for change in the situation between Israel and Palestine despite challenges facing those in the region, young students said at a recent panel.
Religious liberty key to peace in Middle East, cardinal says
Sep 11, 2013 / 15:46 pmLasting peace in the Holy Land and throughout the Middle East requires respect for human rights, including a vigorous freedom of religion, said Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick, retired Archbishop of Washington, D.C.