Archive for August 1, 2018
Indian cardinal: Proposed confession ban is 'absurd,' unconstitutional
A proposed ban on the sacrament of confession suggested by a government body in India was slammed by Catholic leaders... Read more
Idols blind us to love, Pope Francis says
When a person puts an object or a philosophy above God, it not only destroys happiness, it hinders the ability... Read more
Cardinal DiNardo: 'Grave moral failures of judgment' about McCarrick allegations
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo has issued a strongly worded statement addressing the “grievous moral failure” in the Church revealed by... Read more
Bishop Olmsted named apostolic administrator of Arizona-based Byzantine eparchy
Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix was named Wednesday as apostolic administrator sede plena of the Byzantine rite eparchy which is... Read more
New resource center to promote African American sainthood causes
Xavier University of Louisiana has announced a new initiative to unite groups working on the promotion of African American canonization... Read more
White House condemns violence in Nicaragua, supports Catholic-led negotiations
The White House has issued a statement expressing support for the Catholic Church’s diplomatic efforts in Nicaragua and announcing $1.5... Read more
Harrisburg Bishop releases names of 71 accused priests, deacons, seminarians
The Diocese of Harrisburg has released the names of 71 priests, deacons, and seminarians accused of sexual misconduct involving children... Read more
Catholic church in Northern Ireland hit with sectarian graffiti
A Catholic church in Northern Ireland was vandalized Tuesday morning with sectarian graffiti, upsetting parishioners and local leaders. Read more
Planned Parenthood sues after South Carolina bans Medicaid funds for abortion clinics
Planned Parenthood has filed a lawsuit challenging a South Carolina executive order barring Medicaid funds from going toward any health... Read more
Lincoln diocese responds to reports of misconduct by former vocations director
The Diocese of Lincoln, Nebraska acknowledged reports of inappropriate sexual behavior by a deceased former vocations director, following an article... Read more
