Archive for November 18, 2019
President of Vatican's financial watchdog authority ends term
The Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term... Read more
Pope Francis calls use of nuclear weapons 'immoral' ahead of Japan trip
In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of... Read more
Witnesses better than initiatives in parish-based evangelization, Pope Francis says
Having a lot of parish initiatives is not the best way to reach people on a deeper level, Pope Francis... Read more
Lawsuit filed over latest New York abortion law
Several pro-life organizations in New York have sued the state over a law they say targets pro-life and religious employers,... Read more
Chick-Fil-A sauces Christian charities
American fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A has announced that it will stop donating to two large faith-based charitable organizations after years of... Read more
Pope, Abu Dhabi crown prince make joint commitment to improving health of the poor
In a joint statement signed Monday, Pope Francis and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, committed... Read more
Our Lady unites the divided into the faithful, Cordileone says
Mary unites all of God’s children, sparking conversions among those of different faiths, said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco on... Read more
Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in December
The Diocese of Peoria announced Monday that Venerable Fulton Sheen will be beatified this December at the city's Cathedral of... Read more
Washington DC drops bill to legalize sex trade
A bill to legalize the buying and selling of sex in Washington, DC, will not move forward after widespread opposition... Read more
China defends detention of Muslims in Xinjiang
The Chinese government is defending its policy of mass detention and re-education of Muslims in the country's northwest as an... Read more
