Archive for May 2, 2018
In South Sudan, Catholic hospital to receive new surgical, maternity units
The Catholic Medical Mission Board is adding a new surgical unit and a blood bank to a hospital in South... Read more
Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says
It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more
Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master
Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more
Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'
After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more
Austrian nuncio laments Church opposition to crosses on Bavarian state buildings
The apostolic nuncio to Austria said Tuesday that he is “saddened and ashamed” that bishops and priests have been vocal... Read more
Iraq gathering aimed to honor Mary, empower women
Iraqi women rebuilding their lives after ISIS occupation were invited to a three-day gathering aimed, according to organizers, at empowering... Read more
Church in Colombia prepares for first National Day of Reconciliation
Inspired by Pope Francis' message during his 2017 visit to the country, the Church in Colombia is preparing to celebrate... Read more
‘Sanctity of life’ fundraising policy suspended by Ontario Catholic school board
A Catholic school board in Ontario has suspended a policy prohibiting students from raising money for groups that support activities... Read more
California bishops: We must accompany those with mental illness
The leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50 is not car accidents or cancer, but drug... Read more
How should Catholics respond to migration caravans?
A moral theologian has said that the US has an obligation to consider petitions from asylum seekers encamped along the... Read more
Congolese bishop shares struggles of priests who do not have enough to eat
As poverty continues to grow in the Republic of the Congo, a local bishop is concerned that his priests do... Read more
