Archive for January 24, 2018

Pope Francis during the general audience in St. Peter's Square Jan. 24, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Amid deadly protests, Pope Francis appeals for peace in DRC

At the end of the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke out against violence, particularly its escalation amid political protests... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Confront the lies of 'fake news,' Francis says

In his message for the World Day of Social Communications, published Wednesday, Pope Francis said that in a world of... Read more

Pope Francis delivers the Angelus address in St. Peter's Square, Nov. 12, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope decries religious persecution in meeting with Yazidis

Speaking to members of the Yazidi community, a religious minority which has been persecuted by the Islamic State, Pope Francis... Read more

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Congolese cardinal denounces violent crackdown on protesters

After security forces killed at least six people participating in Church-organized protests this weekend, the Archbishop of Kinshasa has likened... Read more

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Iraqi newborn rescued from near death, aid group reports

A newborn baby was sentenced to death after Iraqi tribal leaders discovered it had been conceived in rape committed by... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Turpin abuse case prompts debate on homeschool oversight

A horrifying case of alleged child abuse in a large homeschooling family in California has sparked calls for more regulation... Read more

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Cecile Richards reportedly stepping down from Planned Parenthood

Cecile Richards, who has served as president of Planned Parenthood since 2006, will soon step down from her position, two... Read more

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Bishops pray for victims of school shootings in Texas, Kentucky

After two students opened fire at their high schools this week, bishops in the US have offered prayers and condolences... Read more

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Frankfurt Church leader supports plan for same-sex blessings

A German bishop’s proposal that the Catholic Church could provide blessing ceremonies for gay couples, as well as divorced and... Read more

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Crisis in Cameroon: Cardinal Tumi criticizes military violence

A Cameroonian cardinal has spoken out against the recent use of military violence in the country's Southwest Region against Anglophone... Read more

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Satanic Temple sues to end Missouri pro-life laws

Pro-life laws in Missouri have drawn the ire of members of the Satanic Temple, which has filed a lawsuit claiming... Read more

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Irish priest asks for back-up as demand for exorcisms rises 'exponentially'

An Irish priest and exorcist is asking the country's bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic... Read more