Catholicism
ISIS Plot Reveals Pope Francis May be the Terrorist Group’s Next Target
Rome has heightened security after an Italian news report states Pope Francis may be in danger. Pope Francis is on the ISIS watch list, according to…
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Elizabeth Johnson Receives Women’s Religious Award, Upsets Church
The Leadership Conference of Women Religious have awarded Elizabeth Johnson amidst a controversy with Catholic Bishops. There is a greater sense of tension than ever before…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Lifts Ban to Beatify Assassinated Archbishop Oscar Romero
Despite his controversial political ideologies, Archbishop Oscar Romero has had his ban on his sainthood process lifted by similar-minded Pope Francis. Pope Francis has once again…
Buddhism
Pope Francis Hopes to Improve Asian-Catholic Relations
by Krista R. Burdine and Emily Murdoch Pope Francis’ visit to South Korea highlighted the Catholic Church’s weak presence in Asia and the Vatican’s commitment to…
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Aug 25, 2014
Agnosticism
PEW Report: How Americans Feel About Religious Groups
Jews, Catholics & Evangelicals Rated Warmly, Atheists and Muslims More Coldly This piece originally appeared on PewForum.org Jews, Catholics and evangelical Christians are viewed warmly by…
Catholicism
World Jewish Congress President Ronald S. Lauder Asks “Who Will Stand Up For The Christians?”
In an impassioned and humanist piece that transcends non-secular boundaries and speaks to anyone who loves humanity, Ronald S. Lauder ask’s in a New York Times…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Believes He Only has 2-3 Years to Live
Following his recent trip to South Korea, part of the Vatican’s focus on Asian outreach, Pope Francis discussed his health and the possibility of retirement. Talking…
Catholicism
Vatican Urges Catholics to Use Social Media to Improve Connection and Community
A Vatican expert on social media has stated that Catholics should intentionally give the internet “soul.” Pope Francis spreads the Word through Twitter. Monsignor Paul Tighe,…
Catholicism
Pope Francis’ visit to South Korea: Everything You Need to Know
Pope Francis wins the hearts and minds of Koreans during his first trip to Asia with humility, English, and prayer. In his first official appearance in…
Catholicism
South Korea Welcomes Pope Francis; N. Korea Tests Artillery [Video]
South Korea welcomes Pope Francis who promotes peace on his first stop of his Asian tour while North Korea launches test missiles. Pope Francis landed yesterday…
Catholicism
Saint’s Remains Return to Hawaii Where She Nursed the Sick
Many came to pay respects at the return of a saint’s relics in Hawaii. Believers attended a mass to honour a woman who devoted her life…
Catholicism
Pope Francis Honors Virginia Church with Esteemed Basilica Title
St. Mary’s in Virginia becomes the first African American Church to have the title “Basilica” bestowed upon it. The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate…