Friday, June 6, 2014

Signal Hill launches new media campaign

Abortion survivor reveals story of her birth day
Melissa Ohden, who was aborted and survived, speaks at the Focus on Life gala May 26. Agnieszka Krawczynski / The B.C. Catholic.
Local pro-life media group Signal Hill unveiled a new media promotion at the Focus on Life fundraiser May 26. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

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Prayer with Abbas, Peres, opening 'road to peace': Vatican
Pope Francis walks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas during an arrival ceremony at the presidential palace in Bethlehem, West Bank, May 25. Pope Francis has put a twist on the interreligious prayer gathering by inviting two political leaders, Israeli President Shimon Peres and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas, "to come to the Vatican to pray together with me for peace." CNS photo / Paul Haring.
The Vatican has released the details for Sunday's prayer between Pope Francis and the Israeli and Palestinian presidents, stating that although peace will not be immediate, it's a starting point. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

Saguenay Mayor writes book explaining why he fights for prayer
Saguenay Mayor Jean Tremblay was in Ottawa recently speaking about his new book, "Croire ca change tout." Deborah Gyapong / (CCN)
The Saguenay, Que., mayor who has been fighting in court to protect the right to pray before council meetings has written a book explaining his deep Catholic faith. For full story see The B.C. Catholic website.

1 comment:

  1. The pope just wrote Mayor Tremblay, congratulating him on his work.

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