Chaldean patriarch warns surge in Iraqi violence will divide country
The patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church in Baghdad denounced a recent series of car bombings and shootings in Iraqi cities that left at least 54 people dead and dozens more injured.
Syriac bishop: Extremism jeopardizes Syrian Christians’ safety
Growing extremism in Syria could jeopardize the safety of all Christians, said Syriac Catholic Bishop Gregoire Melki of Jerusalem. "It is a very sad situation and we are really anxious," he told Catholic News Service May 18, following a special prayer service in Jerusalem. "We are very anxious when we remember what happened to the Christians in Iraq. We fear the same thing will happen to the Christians in Syria.
Pope prays for victims of Oklahoma tornado
As the death toll rose from the massive tornado that struck near Oklahoma City May 20, Pope Francis offered a special prayer for the victims during his early morning Mass May 21 and later offered his condolences through his Twitter account.
‘Fortnight for Freedom’ kicks off June 21
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops has called for a two-week period of prayer and penance in defense of marriage, life and religious liberty. The “Fortnight for Freedom,” held for the first time during 2012, begins June 21.
Pope Francis shares personal stories of his faith at Pentecost vigil
With humor and passion, Pope Francis shared highlights of his personal faith journey and explained some key points of his teaching to an enthusiastic crowd of representatives from Catholic lay movements.
Ripple effect continues five years after immigration raid on Iowa plant
Carrying red flowers representing the 389 workers arrested during a 2008 raid, hundreds of people participated in a Walk for Justice and interfaith prayer service to commemorate the fifth anniversary of the immigration raid on the Agriprocessors Plant in Postville.
Pavone: ‘Truth of abortion’ exposed in trial will bring end to abortion
Fr. Frank Pavone, national director of Priests for Life, predicted "the end of abortion in our lifetime" in a recent talk he gave in Madison sponsored by Wisconsin Right to Life.
Recognize your sin, ask forgiveness, pope says at Mass
The key problem in everyone's relationship with God is not that they sin, but that they are not ashamed of their sin and don't ask forgiveness, Pope Francis said.
Cardinal says Gosnell’s atrocities point to ‘liberal abortion culture’
If New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo pushes to have "a right to an abortion" codified in state law, he will face "vociferous" and "rigorous" opposition from Catholic and other pro-lifers, said Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan of New York.
Knights of Columbus gives 1st Way new ultrasound machine
Women considering an abortion will soon have a new window into the womb that could change their mind, thanks to the Knights of Columbus. Nine months ago, five local Knights of Columbus councils began fund raising efforts in order to help 1st Way Pregnancy Center purchase a 4-D ultrasound machine.
