Archive for December 11, 2019

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Sainthood cause advances for religious sister, educator who fought racism

In the race to see who will become the first canonized black American saint, one candidate’s cause has advanced: Mother... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis prays for Chile after plane disappears near Antarctica

Pope Francis is closely following the news of the Chilean military plane bound for Antarctica that went missing with 38... Read more

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Pope Francis: Martyrs are a sign the Church is following Jesus

Pope Francis said Wednesday that persecution has always been a part of the Church’s life, and that the witness of... Read more

Pope Francis addresses pilgrims from the Ruthenian Eparchy of Mukachevo in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope thanks Ruthenian Catholics of Ukraine for fidelity to Christ in Soviet era

Pope Francis praised Wednesday the courage of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Mukachevo, which emerged from hiding 30 years ago after... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a relic of St. Junipero Serra presented by Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles at the Ponticial North American College in Rome, May 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Gomez asks prayers for Francis on his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination

As Pope Francis prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood Friday, Archbishop Jose Gomez of... Read more

India's Gujarat Congress Chief, along with Gujarat Congress supporters, protest the government's Citizenship Amendment Bill in Ahmedabad, Dec. 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

India's Citizenship Amendment Bill dismays US religious liberty commission

The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is expressing concern about a controversial bill which passed India’s legislature Wednesday enshrining... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US education department may allow religious to receive federal student aid

The US Department of Education is proposing to restore eligibility to members of religious orders for certain federal higher education... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Archbishop Paglia says priests can be present at assisted suicide

Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, said Tuesday that he would be willing to hold the... Read more

The site of Most Blessed Sacrament parish in Franklin Lakes, NJ, after an arson burned the church Dec 11, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Suspect arrested after arson destroys NJ church

A suspect is in custody after an early-morning arson destroyed a Catholic parish in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.  Read more

Relic of the tilma of the Virgin of Guadalupe in the cathedral chapel in Los Angeles. ?w=200&h=150

Voices: 'Our Lady of Guadalupe gave my family a miracle'

It was in December of 1991, while attending a novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Finbar... Read more