Archive for March 19, 2019
Cardinal Barbarin remains archbishop, takes leave-of-absence
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin will remain the Archbishop of Lyon, the Vatican announced Tuesday. According to a statement released by... Read more
Directors speak of ‘spiritual warfare’ while making pro-life film
The writers and co-directors of the upcoming film “Unplanned” have spoken of how they prepared for a “spiritual battle” to... Read more
For families of 21 Copts killed by ISIS, martyrdom is ‘Fifth Gospel’
The author of a newly translated book has spoken of the “extraordinary” willingness of the Coptic Martyrs to “bear witness... Read more
Seven 20th-century Romanian bishops declared martyrs
Pope Francis declared Tuesday the martyrdom of seven Greek-Catholic bishops killed by the communist regime in Romania in the mid-20th... Read more
Kazakhstan bishops issue statement supporting Archbishop Chullikatt
The bishops’ conference of Kazakhstan issued a statement of support Tuesday for Archbishop Francis Chullikatt, apostolic nuncio to that country,... Read more
Nigerian bishops: Government should seek the common good
After a recent gathering, the Catholic bishops of Nigeria called on local residents and officials to promote the common good... Read more
African bishops offer prayers, call for aid after Cyclone Idai wreaks havoc
Bishops in Malawi, Mozambique, and elsewhere in Africa are calling for prayers and humanitarian aid following deadly floods and tropical... Read more
Archdiocese of Milwaukee removes names of two bishops from buildings
The Archdiocese of Milwaukee announced Tuesday that it will remove from archdiocesan buildings the names of two former archbishops who... Read more
Lawsuit says West Virginia diocese knowingly hired sex abusers as teachers
The attorney general of West Virginia has filed a lawsuit charging that the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston and its former bishop... Read more
Federal court reaffirms tax exempt clergy housing allowances
The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals has upheld tax-free housing allowances for clergy, a decision welcomed by pastors, religious organizations,... Read more
Bishops oppose 'absurd' amnesty law for El Salvador
A proposal to grant amnesty to those convicted of war crimes committed during the El Salvadoran civil war has drawn... Read more
Maryland House votes to remove statute of limitations for child sexual abuse
The Maryland House of Delegates has approved a bill to entirely remove the statute of limitations for filing lawsuits related... Read more
