Archive for September 18, 2018
Pope Francis approves new constitution for Synod of Bishops
In a new apostolic constitution, Pope Francis has reformed the Synod of Bishops and created a mechanism for the assembly’s... Read more
Youth to meet with Pope Francis during October synod
The Synod of Bishops announced Tuesday that the upcoming assembly of bishops will include a meeting of young people with... Read more
Religious priest named auxiliary bishop of Hartford
Father Juan Miguel Betancourt Torres, a member of the Institute of the Servants of the Holy Eucharist and the Blessed... Read more
Historic low on US refugee cap lamented as 'deeply disturbing'
Catholic leaders have criticized an announcement that the United States will be reducing its refugee cap to historic lows, while... Read more
Priest faces trial after alleged assault of San Diego seminarian
A California priest has been charged with sexual battery, after he is alleged to have sexually assaulted a San Diego... Read more
UK politicians call for action against sex-selective abortion
British politicians have called for a review of the availibilty of early sex detection tests for pregnant women. The proposal... Read more
Indiana diocese releases names of credibly accused clerics
The Diocese of Fort Wayne-South Bend published Tuesday the names of the 18 priests and deacons who have served in... Read more
Masked men brutally attack priest in Nicaragua
A group of masked men entered the home of a priest in the Diocese of León in Nicaragua and savagely... Read more
Canadian cardinal: Women should help screen, train priest applicants
Increasing the role of women in screening and training priests is among the steps that should be taken to prevent... Read more
Indian bishop accused of rape steps aside, requests leave from Vatican
A Catholic bishop in India accused of raping a nun repeatedly over the course of two years has written to... Read more
Scicluna: On abuse crisis, Church must go from words to action
According to Archbishop Charles Scicluna, the pope’s recent decision to call to Rome the presidents of bishops’ conferences from around... Read more
Vatican delegation will travel to China this month to finalize agreement, Chinese newspaper reports
A newspaper tied to the Chinese Communist Party reported Tuesday that a delegation of Vatican officials will head to China... Read more
