Archive for May 21, 2018

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta in the Vatican, April 24, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: Like Mary, the Church is a mother

Pope Francis celebrated the first feast of Mary, Mother of the Church Monday saying that without the emphasis placed on... Read more

Pope Francis greets cardinals and bishops on Oct. 11, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Analysis: With new appointments, Pope Francis puts his mark on the College of Cardinals

Pope Francis’ fifth consistory marks an important shift within the College of Cardinals: it is the first time in the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Chilean bishop suspends 12 priests, apologizes for not acting sooner

Over the weekend, Chilean Bishop Alejandro Goić Karmelić suspended several priests after allegations of sexual misconduct were raised against them.... Read more

Sign from the "Save 8 Rally," Ireland, March 10, 2018. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

125,000 additional Irish register to vote on abortion referendum

In advance of an upcoming Irish referendum on abortion legal, more than 100,000 people in the country have registered to... Read more

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By JD Flynn

Commentary: Did the pope say that God made someone gay?

I am not a priest or deacon, or even a counselor or pastoral care worker. But in more than a... Read more

Anniversary celebration for the "Mobile Mercy Shelter," May 15, 2018, Concepcion, Chile. ?w=200&h=150

Mobile Mercy Shelter celebrates its first anniversary

A Catholic “Mobile Mercy Shelter” celebrated its first anniversary in service to the poor and homeless in the city of... Read more

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A hospice that hurried death? Texas courts to weigh criminal charges

In a legal case that includes allegations of death-hastening drug use and falsified do-not-resuscitate orders, a former hospice executive has... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

How can the US Church reach young adults? By building relationships

The question of how the U.S. Church can better reach young adults who are not actively engaged in their faith... Read more

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By Rep. Chris Smith

Commentary: Trump/Reagan Title X Protect Life Rule 

Last Friday, the Trump Administration announced its intention to reassert and promulgate portions of President Ronald Reagan’s modest but necessary... Read more