New study: Birth control pills reduce women’s well-being

New study: Birth control pills reduce women’s well-being

A new Swedish study has shown that women who are taking the contraceptive pill might be putting themselves at risk for decreasing their overall health and well-being. Mood swings, energy level shifts, and a “significantly lower” quality of  life were the reported side...
Egyptians to welcome Francis hoping for peace

Egyptians to welcome Francis hoping for peace

The people of Egypt see Pope Francis as a “man of peace who resists terror and extremism with great courage and wisdom,” according to a priest in the country. Jesuit Father Bimal Kerketta from India is the principal of a French school in Cairo, and has lived in the...
For most Americans the Bible is helpful, but not read much

For most Americans the Bible is helpful, but not read much

The Bible may be a source of wisdom for many Americans but most don’t read it for themselves, a new survey shows. More than half have read little or none of it, reports LifeWay Research. “Even among worship attendees less than half read the Bible daily,” said Scott...
Hong Kong releases survey on diaconate ministry

Hong Kong releases survey on diaconate ministry

A new survey by the Hong Kong Diocese has found that parishioners accept perma-nent deacons but do not fully understand their ministry. The survey was conducted by the Catholic Studies Centre of the Chinese University of Hong Kong over three years and was released on...