Archive for January 14, 2019
Vigano to McCarrick: Repent, for the sake of your soul
A former papal representative to the U.S. has written an open letter to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick that urges the archbishop... Read more
Wuerl denies prior denials denied knowledge of McCarrick seminarian abuse
Cardinal Donald Wuerl told Washington, DC priests Saturday that he appropriately handled a 2004 allegation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore... Read more
Church in DRC urges pressure on electoral commission over disputed vote
After a disputed presidential election in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the nation's bishops have asked the UN Security... Read more
Caritas Rome will continue receiving Trevi Fountain coins, mayor clarifies
After several weeks of confusion, the mayor of Rome has clarified that coins scooped from the famous Trevi Fountain will... Read more
Indulgence available for participants in National Prayer Vigil for Life
The Holy See has granted that a plenary indulgence may be obtained by those who participate in the National Prayer... Read more
Judges block Little Sisters' religious exemption from contraception mandate
Judges in California and Pennsylvania have issued injunctions against a Trump administration rule that would allow the Little Sisters of... Read more
Diabolical possession very rare, priest says
While an exorcist of the Diocese of Charleston has received many more requests relating to diabolical possession in recent years,... Read more
Guatemalan bishops express support for UN anti-corruption commission
The bishops of Guatemala expressed Thursday their grave concern at confrontations among governmental branches over a UN anti-corruption investigatory body. Read more
Pope Francis meets with Chilean bishops to discuss abuse crisis
Pope Francis met for three hours Monday with leaders of the Chilean bishops’ conference, as the bishops face a sexual... Read more
Analysis: The fall of Cardinal Wuerl
It now looks clear that Wuerl’s mandate to lead, and whatever was left of his legacy as a reformer, are... Read more
