Archive for May 16, 2019

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Detroit archdiocese cancels sporting events on Sundays

The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced that it will no longer hold required sporting events on Sundays, in an effort... Read more

Pope Francis greets a representative of the De La Salle Brothers at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, May 16, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis urges De La Salle Brothers to bring renewed hope to Catholic schools

On the 300th anniversary of St. John Baptist de la Salle’s death, Pope Francis urged the Lasallian Brothers to continue... Read more

Ven. Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri (L), who will be beatified May 18 in Madrid. Photo courtesy of the Opus Dei Communications Office.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

This chemist will be the first beatified Opus Dei numerary

On May 18 in Madrid, Guadalupe Ortiz de Landazuri, a laywoman, will become the first numerary of Opus Dei to... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

After investigation, former CDF official won’t be tried on misconduct charges

A Vatican court has decided not to initiate canonical charges against a former Vatican official, after an investigation into allegations... Read more

The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Lourdes ahead of the International Military Pilgrimage, May 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

'On the March' with the International Military Pilgrimage to Lourdes

Over 12,000 soldiers from over 40 countries are set to arrive in Lourdes, France on Friday as part of the... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Lowest-ever fertility rates have complicated causes, no easy solutions, experts say

Fertility rates in the United States have fallen to an all-time low, according to provisional figures released by the Centers... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

‘Appeal-proof’ abortion ban advances in Missouri

Legislators responsible for the measure have said that, unlike recent measures in other states, the bill is specifically designed to... Read more

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Pro-life doctors: Despite Ohio bill, there is no procedure to save ectopic pregnancies

An Ohio bill seeking to limit insurance coverage of non-lifesaving abortions erroneously states that a procedure exists in which a... Read more

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Parents, parishes should have greater role in sacrament prep, Dublin survey says

A survey in the Archdiocese of Dublin suggests that parents and educators are interested in changing the model of sacramental... Read more

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Analysis: Which state pro-life laws could arrive at the Supreme Court

With a Supreme Court considered favorable to the pro-life cause and a total of more than 100 Trump nominees in... Read more

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Archbishop of Paris: Notre-Dame restoration donations still needed

One month after a fire destroyed the roof and spire of the famous Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the Archbishop... Read more