Archive for July 15, 2019

Father Bill Carloni with a group of volunteers at the Holy Name of Jesus food pantry in Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Teens encounter Christ by serving homeless persons in DC

It is an overcast day with threatening rain clouds overhead, but the mood in the basement of Holy Name of... Read more

Bishop Robert Christian, O.P., who died July 11, 2019. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of San Francisco.?w=200&h=150

San Francisco auxiliary bishop, seminary rector, dies age 70

Bishop Robert Christian, O.P., an auxiliary bishop of the Archdiocese of San Francisco and rector of St. Patrick Seminary in... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican draws attention to sacrifice of seafarers, requests prayers

The prefect of the Dicastery for Promoting Integral Human Development urged prayers Sunday for seafarers, fishermen, and maritime workers, by... Read more

Protests in downtown Port-au-Prince drew nearly 2,000 people on June 13, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Amid political uncertainty, Haitian bishops announce year of prayer

The Catholic bishops of Haiti have announced a year of prayer and adoration for the country, which continues to face... Read more

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Trump administration issues new asylum rules for southern border

The Trump administration announced a new rule on Monday, changing the asylum application process along the U.S.-Mexco border.  Read more

Soldiers patrolling on streets of Bangui, Central African Republic. View from inside military vehicle. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Armed rebels threaten peace agreement in Central African Republic, bishop warns

Armed rebel groups are thwarting the prospects for success of the Central African Republic’s recent peace agreement, warned the president... Read more

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N Ireland bill legalizing abortion, gay marriage faces challenges in House of Lords

As the British parliament continues to consider a bill on Northern Ireland including amendments that would legalize abortion and same-sex... Read more

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Appeals court upholds injunction against contraception mandate exemption

A federal appeals court on Friday unanimously blocked Department of Health and Human Services rules that would have exempted employers... Read more

Christ Cathedral in Garden Grove, Calif., which will be dedicated July 17, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Kate Veik

Orange diocese to dedicate Christ Cathedral

The Diocese of Orange will dedicate its Christ Cathedral July 17 after a seven-year, $77-million renovation process.  Read more

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HHS brings Protect Life Rule into effect

The Trump administration announced Monday evening that parts of the Protect Life Rule, which prohibits recipients of Title X family... Read more