Archive for June 12, 2019
Pope Francis: Unity is in the 'DNA' of Christian community
An essential characteristic of Christian community is its unity in diversity, and the freedom this gives to Christians to come... Read more
Fr. Augustus Tolton, former African American slave, advances toward sainthood
Fr. Augustus Tolton advanced along the path to sainthood Wednesday, making the runaway slave-turned-priest one step closer to being the... Read more
Nicaraguan cardinal withholds judgement on amnesty law
The results of a Nicaraguan law granting amnesty to both anti-government activists and security forces will determine whether the legislation... Read more
Notre-Dame's first Mass since fire to be said Saturday
The first Mass in Notre-Dame de Paris since the cathedral's April fire will be said Saturday evening in a side... Read more
Colo. baker sued a third time, for refusal to make cake signifying gender transition
Jack Phillips, a Christian cake baker based in Colorado, is being sued for a third time for declining to make... Read more
Meet the new bishops in the USCCB
At the US Conference of Catholic Bishops' biannual assemblies, new members of the US episcopate are announced, to much applause.... Read more
Cities, states ask courts to block HHS conscience protections before taking effect
Santa Clara County, California is the latest entity to ask a federal judge to block a new rule from the... Read more
US bishops authorize reporting mechanism for episcopal abuse cases
The US bishops voted overwhelmingly Wednesday to authorize a national third-party system for victims confidentially to report cases of abuse... Read more
Maine governor signs bill legalizing assisted suicide
Maine became the latest state to legalize physician-assisted suicide Wednesday as Gov. Janet Mills (D) signed LD 1313 into law. Read more
