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Catholicism
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…
Buddhism
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…
WRN Editorial Staff
Aug 25, 2014
Catholicism
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
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 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 who promotes peace on his first stop of his Asian tour while North Korea launches test missiles. Pope Francis landed yesterday…
Catholicism
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…
Anglicanism
The Church of England’s decision to allow female bishops might hinder the relationship with Catholics. The General Synod of the Church of England recently voted to…
Catholicism
The shadow of a church is reflected in John hancock Tower in Chicago, IL. Catholic seminaries and schools now train for business and leadership skills as…
Islam
As shocking as the video clips of Sunni militants mowing down Shiites in Iraq with AK-47s and then handing out Qurans can be, the barbarity is…
WRN Editorial Staff
Jul 6, 2014
Christianity
Christians celebrate Christ’s body and blood on this Feast of Corpus Christi. The Body and Blood of Christ, or Corpus Christi, refers to the Christian holy sacrament…
Catholicism
Cincinnati Catholic Schoolteachers Stunned by Restrictive “Morality Clause” in New Employment Contract Catholic schoolteachers in the Archdiocese of Cincinnati are facing some tough decisions with the…