Archive for September 11, 2019
9/11: When John Paul II grieved with America
As three airliners smashed into the World Trade Center towers and the Pentagon, and Flight 93 crashed into a Pennsylvania... Read more
Pope Francis says he hopes 'seeds of peace' will bear fruit in Africa
Upon his return to the Vatican after a six-day trip to Africa, Pope Francis said Wednesday that he hopes the... Read more
Full text of Pope Francis' in-flight press conference from Madagascar
This is the full transcript of the Pope's Sept. 10 in-flight press conference from Antananarivo, Madagascar to Rome Read more
Senate Democrats move to block Title X rule
Senate Democrats acted Tuesday to block funding of the Federal Title X family planning program, drawing condemnation from Republicans and... Read more
Catholics, Muslims pray at Vatican for September 11 victims
Catholics and Muslims prayed in Vatican City Wednesday for the victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and of every act... Read more
US bishops mark 9/11 with prayers
On the anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, Catholic leaders in the United States has spoken in honor of... Read more
Cardinal Dolan 'consulting extensively' about allegations against Buffalo Bishop Malone
Amid calls for his resignation, Bishop Richard J. Malone of Buffalo remains firm in his conviction not to step down... Read more
Florist appeals to Supreme Court for second time over same-sex wedding case
A florist in Washington state sued for declining to serve a same-sex wedding is once again appealing her case to the U.S.... Read more
EU official: Release of Asia Bibi shows promise for religious freedom
A European Union official who played a role in working for the release of Pakistani death row inmate Asia Bibi... Read more
Moroccan woman jailed on suspicion of procuring abortion
A Moroccan journalist has been jailed for allegedly procuring an abortion and for fornication. The country's penal code bars abortion... Read more
