Pope Calls on U.N. Leaders to Resist Culture of Death
Aware of the U.N.’s contrary positions on many life issues, Pope Francis today challenged 29 heads of U.N. agencies to resist the “throwaway culture” and the […]
Month: May 2014
Pro-Abortion Ideology on Display as U.N. Committee Grills Holy See
GENEVA — The Holy See’s representative to the United Nations in Geneva is hoping for a “sense of moderation and respect” in the final conclusions […]
Synod Secretary General Wants Change in Church’s Teaching on Marriage
In a development likely to cause more unease about the upcoming synod on the family, the secretary general of the Synod of Bishops has given […]
Holy Land Christians Look Forward to Pope Francis’ Visit
ROME — Archbishop Maroun Lahham has been taking a leading role in preparations for Pope Francis’ visit to the Holy Land, May 24-26. The Palestinian archbishop, vicar in Jordan for […]
U.N. Committee’s Unjust Grilling of the Holy See
The Holy See was grilled by the U.N. committee on torture today and, as expected, it came in for some harsh and extrinsic criticism for the Church’s handling […]
Church Braces for Abuse Hearing
As the Holy See braces itself for another grilling from another United Nations committee, some prominent pro-life leaders are arguing the Church should withdraw from […]
Rome Pro-Life March Grows in Participants, Significance
The fourth annual March for Life in Rome, which takes place on Sunday, will have an international character that will include a conference of pro-life […]
Pope Francis To Address Heads of U.N. Agencies
Broke story of large UN gathering which took place at the Vatican May 9. A Vatican source says the meetings will afford the Holy Father […]
Popes John XXIII and John Paul II Proclaimed Saints in Historic Canonization
Newsmax cover story, April 27, 2014 VATICAN CITY — An overcast and drizzly morning gave way to bright skies at the very moment that Pope […]
Archbishop Lori: Grace From Canonizations Will Strengthen Church’s Mission of Evangelization
Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore will be one of more than 5,000 priests, bishops and cardinals to take part in the canonization Mass for Popes John […]