Archive for October 23, 2019
Pope Francis: Synodality brought pagans to 'reject idolatry'
Pope Francis said Wednesday that the first Christian evangelization of the pagans opened up “a very lively controversy” as the... Read more
Amazon synod final report an 'instrument', communications official says
As the Amazon synod nears a close, a communications official downplayed Wednesday the importance of the assembly’s final report, saying... Read more
Appeals court rules against Little Sisters' exemption from HHS mandate
Attorneys for the Little Sisters of the Poor reiterated their call for the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after... Read more
Texas court favors woman seeking gender transition for 7 year-old son
A Texas jury this week ruled against a father who wants to block the hormonal gender transition of his 7-year-old... Read more
New US rep to United Nations in Geneva hailed for pro-life beliefs
The Senate’s confirmation Tuesday of Andrew Bremberg as U.S. Representative to the UN in Geneva drew praise from a pro-life leader,... Read more
As Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill, Catholic leaders call for inquiry into police tactics
Amid continued controversy surrounding large-scale political protests in Hong Kong, and fears of a crackdown by the Communist Chinese government,... Read more
Canonization cause opens for Australian woman who was a ‘champion’ of human dignity
On Wednesday, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP of Sydney announced the opening of the cause of canonization for Eileen O’Connor, a... Read more
Decline in Hispanic Catholics a 'direct challenge' to the Church in the US
Last week’s Pew report revealed that Catholics are no longer a majority among U.S. Hispanics—a stark challenge to the Church... Read more
