Archive for April 17, 2018
How a Catholic congressman agreed to be part of a pope documentary
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry (R-NE) is not shy about his Catholic faith. He holds a master's degree in theology from Franciscan University... Read more
The Church needs prophets of truth and hope, Pope Francis says
In his homily Tuesday, Pope Francis said the Church needs men and women who are capable not only of bearing... Read more
'Pope's choir' to go on first-ever US national tour
The Vatican’s Sistine Chapel Choir, known as ‘the pope’s choir,’ will head to the United States this summer for an... Read more
Cardinal Pell's lawyer argues no grounds for trial as hearing ends
As Cardinal George Pell’s pre-trial hearing closes, his lawyer told an Australian court Tuesday that the charges being brought against... Read more
Former Catholic Charities employee sentenced for embezzlement
A former immigration services director of Catholic Charities of Oklahoma City has been sentenced to 10 years probation after she... Read more
Film shows Salesians' work to rescue girls from prostitution in Sierra Leone
In Sierra Leone, Salesian missionaries are working to extract girls working as prostitutes from their lifestyle, providing them with shelter... Read more
Documentary highlights life of religious sister who died in Ecuador earthquake
A new documentary film entitled “All or Nothing” tells the story of Sister Clare Crockett, a religious sister who died... Read more
Australian nun briefly detained in Philippines for political activism
An Australian nun was arrested and briefly detained earlier this week in the Philippines as the government cracks down on... Read more
