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July 23, 2017

Cardinal hopes church's history of survival in Iraq will help its future

Cardinal Fernando Filoni, prefect of the Vatican's Congregation for the Evangelization of Peoples, poses for a photo June 2 at the Vatican. "History is itself a victory over ignorance, marginalization and intolerance; it is a call for respect and to not repeat the mistakes of the past," said Cardinal Filoni in his book, "The Church in Iraq."

VATICAN CITY – To understand the current situation in Iraq – the evolving and complex conflicts there, and the fear and resilience of its Christians – one has to understand its past, which is often ignored or unknown in the West, said a former papal representative to the country.

Published in Features
June 3, 2017

Girl in chilling 1972 Vietnam War photo is now a Canadian peace ambassador

Kim Phuc gives a signed poster to audience member Laurena Hensel that shows the famous photograph during the Focus on Life Gala.

VANCOUVER – A famous photograph of a naked child running, screaming and covered with napalm burns captured the horror of the Vietnam War 45 years ago.

Published in Features
May 28, 2015

The ultimate wisdom of evolution

The ultimate wisdom of evolution

Evolution, Charles Darwin famously stated, works through the survival of the fittest. Christianity, on the other hand, is committed to the survival of the weakest.

Published in Fr. Ron Rolheiser
March 13, 2015

Government reps say Christian survival in Middle East 'in question'

Pakistanis protest Christian couple burned alive for alleged blasphemy in Islamabad, Pakistan Nov. 14, 2014. The U.S. bishops are calling on people of all faiths to pray for those facing religious persecution in the Middle East and elsewhere.

VATICAN CITY - In a joint statement, representatives of more than 50 countries have recognized that Christians are particularly endangered in the Middle East, and they called on the international community to reaffirm the human right to freedom of religion.

Published in International