Articles by Adelaide Mena
Syrian refugees find support from Catholic Relief Services
Sep 10, 2013 / 16:43 pmUnable to enter refugee camps run by the United Nations, many Syrians fleeing from violence in their home country have found basic necessities and ongoing support from Catholic Relief Services in nearby Lebanon.
DC cardinal highlights role of prayer in Syria resolution
Sep 9, 2013 / 16:22 pmJoining in a global day of prayer for peace in Syria, Cardinal Donald W. Wuerl of Washington, D.C., urged Catholics to stand strong in their faith despite the threat of violence and evil in the world.
College network seeks to change campus debate on sex
Sep 8, 2013 / 15:12 pmAs college students around the country kick off a new school year, one national organization is working to change prevailing campus attitudes that accept casual sexual encounters as the norm.
War crimes tribunal suggested as alternative to strike on Syria
Sep 6, 2013 / 16:05 pmA ranking member of the U.S. House has proposed a war crimes tribunal as an alternative to military intervention in Syria so that perpetrators can be held accountable for the use of chemical weapons.
US bishops join Pope in urging Sept. 7 prayer, fasting for Syria
Sep 4, 2013 / 15:48 pmThe U.S. bishops are encouraging Catholics in the country and all those concerned about ongoing violence in Syria to join with Pope Francis in a worldwide Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace.
Melkite leader says attacks on Syria would worsen situation
Sep 4, 2013 / 00:15 amThe leader of the Melkite Greek Catholic Church has argued that despite reported chemical attacks in Syria, foreign military intervention is a destructive option that will only worsen the situation.
Okla. 'thrill kill' denounced as rejection of human dignity
Sep 3, 2013 / 17:27 pmA recent alleged “thrill kill” in Oklahoma reveals a blatant lack of respect for the dignity of human life that is present in modern Western culture, said an officer from a global youth organization.
Secretary Kerry asks Iran to release American pastor
Sep 1, 2013 / 06:11 amU.S. Secretary of State John Kerry has renewed calls for the Iranian government to release American citizen Saeed Abedini, a Christian pastor serving an eight-year sentence on religion-related charges.
China one-child policy denounced as violating women's rights
Aug 31, 2013 / 15:14 pmAs stories of forced abortions continue to surface in China, a women’s rights activist is arguing that the nation’s one-child policy has widespread negative effects on the society, particularly its women.
US weighs military action in Syria as bishops call for dialogue
Aug 30, 2013 / 16:12 pmTop U.S. officials say they are still considering a “narrow” military response to the reported use of chemical weapons in Syria, as a representative of the U.S. bishops urges negotiations aimed at peace.
Crowds in DC urged to continue work of Martin Luther King
Aug 28, 2013 / 16:50 pmThousands of people gathered in downtown Washington, D.C., on Aug. 28 to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Martin Luther King Jr.’s now-famous “I Have a Dream Speech.”
Iran rejects appeal from imprisoned US pastor
Aug 28, 2013 / 03:08 amCalls for U.S. action continue after an Iranian court rejected an appeal from Christian pastor Saeed Abedini, an American citizen imprisoned in Iran for his religious work in the country.
Bishop highlights link between religious liberty, natural law
Aug 27, 2013 / 23:00 pmBishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wis., implored Catholics to speak up for religious freedom and for truth after explaining the link between the two at a lecture in Arlington, Va., on Aug. 23.
Scholars say Copts leaving Egypt face challenges of identity
Aug 26, 2013 / 16:32 pmCoptic Christians must turn to their centuries-long history of overcoming obstacles as they seek to maintain their identity while fleeing violence amid Egyptian upheaval, scholars said at a recent event.
Protest over Egypt violence draws hundreds to nation's capital
Aug 23, 2013 / 16:34 pmHundreds of Egyptian Christians and Muslims gathered in Washington. D.C., on Aug. 22 to protest acts of terror directed against minorities – particularly Coptic Christians – in Egypt.
Quest for ethical stem cells prompts moral questions
Aug 23, 2013 / 03:13 amThe first human trials for the treatment of blindness using induced pluripotent stem cells has brought the hope of creating stem cell therapies that do not rely upon destroy embryos back in the public eye.
Senate bill would aid religious minorities in Middle East
Aug 22, 2013 / 16:49 pmAmid ongoing attacks against Coptic Christians in Egypt, a U.S. Senator has introduced legislation aimed at protecting the rights of religious minorities in the Middle East.
Despite rise of 'nones,' religious belief still strong in the US
Aug 20, 2013 / 16:34 pmAn increase in the number of religiously unaffiliated in the U.S. does not necessarily mean that the country is growing significantly more secular, said experts at a recent panel.
Pro-life petition could spark European legislation, debate
Aug 20, 2013 / 01:24 amA citizen-led initiative in Europe is nearing the one million signatures needed to prompt a discussion on human life and push for an end to funding of abortion and embryo-destroying research.
Romania implored to return Communist-seized churches
Aug 16, 2013 / 03:01 amA group of 20 U.S. lawmakers is pushing the State department to encourage Romania's government to return property confiscated from minority religious groups under the former communist regime.