With Syrians fleeing daily, UN says the opening of yet another refugee camp is imperative.
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Stopping the Violence in Central African Republic: Religious leaders hope to mend relations
The Quran, Islam's holy book, indicates that when a Muslim is in trouble, he should go to Christians, because they are also children of God, so Imam Omar Kobine Layama fled to the house of a Catholic archbishop."His arrival was very emotional because he arrived with only one small bag in hi
When Pope and President Meet
One man stepped into his new role promising change but has struggled to deliver it; the other, considered a “safe” choice by the men who elected him, turned out to be an effortless instigator of change from the moment he stepped out onto a Vatican balcony, greeting the world with a humbl
Ukrainian Catholics Flee Crimea : Priest says escaping threats of arrest
Priest says they are escaping threats of arrest and property seizures after the annexation.
Utilitarianism Run Amok?: UK Bans Burning of Fetuses to Heat Hospitals
The British government has imposed an immediate ban on the incineration of miscarried and aborted babies after journalists found cases of hospitals burning fetuses to generate heat.Dr. Dan Poulter, parliamentary undersecretary of state for health, issued a March 24 statement that the burning of fetu
South Sudan Struggle Continues: Ugandan priest witnesses great suffering among refugees
Ugandan priest witnesses great suffering among refugees fleeing the conflict.
New Commission for the Protection of Children: Boston cardinal, abuse survivor among members
Boston cardinal, four women, including a survivor of clerical sex abuse, among members
Thanks JPII!: Many of today’s papal ‘traditions’ were Blessed John Paul’s innovations
The first anniversary of Pope Francis' election brought stories highlighting the unique style he has brought to the papacy. Maybe people have forgotten how much of what passes today for papal "tradition" was actually an innovation of Pope John Paul II.Frequent parish visits? Check. Jok
Francis Offers Hope for Bethlehem: New mayor looks forward to Pope’s May visit
Mayor hopes his visit will “mobilize the peace process and the process of the justice.”
Between East and West: Myroslav Marynovych on the struggle for democracy in Ukraine
Myroslav Marynovych is a noted writer, public intellectual and human rights activist in Ukraine. In 1977, Marynovych was arrested because of his human rights advocacy and charged with anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda. He was sentenced to 7 years of hard labor and 5 years in exile. After his rele
