Mediterranean tragedy kills thousands
2015-02-12
More than 3,200 people have died in the last year attempting to reach Italy by boat from North AfricaContinue Reading
Ousted “Bling Bishop” makes soft landing in Vatican
2015-02-11
Bishop Franz-Peter Tebartz-van Elst will begin working next month as a “delegate” at the Pontifical Council for Promoting the New EvangelizationContinue Reading
Iraq needs U.S. boots on the ground
2015-02-11
This is to prevent the “genocide” of Christians and other minorities by Islamic State militantsContinue Reading
Jakarta floods displace residents, disturbs business
2015-02-10
Flood waters submerged the area by up to one metre high TuesdayContinue Reading
Monk who designed bullet trains and motorcycles dies
2015-02-10
His renowned works included the Yamaha VMAS motorcycleContinue Reading
What Cardinal Burke really said about ‘resisting’ Pope Francis
2015-02-10
I would not want to make of the pope an enemy, certainlyContinue Reading
Residential Hindustani classical music course for priests, laity
2015-02-09
One year course is covered in two monthsContinue Reading
‘Rock star’ cardinal talks big cities, small gestures
2015-02-09
Interview with Cardinal TagleContinue Reading
Pope donates umbrellas to homeless
2015-02-06
Vatican City – After several days of rain and dreary weather that has not yet cleared, the Vatican’s papal almoner has distributed 300 umbrellas to homeless persons around Rome on behalf of Pope Francis. Italian news agency ANSA reports that the almoner, Archbishop Konrad Krajewski, handed out the umbrellas toContinue Reading
Tech-savvy Pope shares laughter, advice with special needs kids
2015-02-06
Vatican City – Pope Francis virtually joined seven young people with disabilities and special needs in his second Google Hangout as pontiff, sharing jokes, advice and encouragement. “Each one of us has a treasure inside,” the Pope told the young people during his Feb. 5 Google Hangout. He said thatContinue Reading