Muslim family carves chair for Pope Francis
2015-03-31
The father-son duo began the work on March 30Continue Reading
Religious minorities vulnerable amid IS violence: UN chief
2015-03-28
United Nations — UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said on Friday that religious minorities remain highly vulnerable since the Islamic State (IS) affiliated groups are targeting minorities and attacking religious sites in Libya, a media report said on Saturday. Ban made the remarks at a Security Council open debate on theContinue Reading
Pope surprises homeless at Vatican
2015-03-27
Vatican City — Pope Francis made a surprise visit to greet 150 homeless people who were given a special tour of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican Museums Thursday by the papal charitable office. It was a brief, affectionate and emotional encounter. The Pope crossed the threshold of the SistineContinue Reading
Church of England to have first bishop couple
2015-03-26
London — The Church of England will have its first husband-and-wife team of bishops after appointing Alison White its second female bishop.. White is currently priest-in-charge of Riding Mill in the Diocese of Newcastle. She is married to Bishop Frank White, Assistant Bishop of Newcastle. The couple have family inContinue Reading
SIGNIS Services Rome presents Reporter Kit
2015-03-25
The kit provides user-friendly tools to freelance and media journalistsContinue Reading
German prelate insists fidelity to Rome
2015-03-24
Prominent Church leaders in Germany say the bishops’ conference will adopt pastoral care for marriages and family regardless of the outcome of October’s SynodContinue Reading
Pope accepts Scottish prelate’s resignation from cardinal status
2015-03-21
Vatican City — In a rare move, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of disgraced Scottish Cardinal Keith Patrick O’Brien from the rights and duties of a cardinal, the Vatican announced on Friday. “As most people are aware, Pope Francis is a good and prayerful man whose character embodies justice andContinue Reading
Three laypersons among saints’ causes advanced by Pope Francis
2015-03-18
Vatican City – Pope Francis recognized on Wednesday the heroic virtue of seven persons on the path of canonization, including a young Italian laywoman, as well as a miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Louis and Zelie Martin, the parents of St. Therese of Lisieux. Bl. Louis and ZelieContinue Reading
Pakistan Christians hold funerals for church blast victims
2015-03-17
Lahore – Hundreds of Pakistani Christians have attended funerals for the victims of two Taliban suicide bomb attacks in the city of Lahore. Security was tight, with police sealing off Lahore’s biggest Christian neighbourhood and submitting those attending to security checks. Sunday’s bombings of two churches in the Youhanabad areaContinue Reading