Archive for July 24, 2018
Pope sends condolences to victims of tragedies in Laos and Greece
Pope Francis Tuesday sent his condolences to victims of wildfires in Greece and flooding caused by the collapse of a... Read more
The consistent pro-life ethic can’t be ‘Calvinball’, prof tells pro-life Dems
Efforts to advance a pro-life ethic need to be “authentic, consistent and beautiful” if they are to combat the “throwaway... Read more
Italy proposes mandating display of crucifixes in public buildings
A bill has been introduced in the Italian parliament which would require the visible display of crucifixes in public buildings,... Read more
Grand jury report into Pennsylvania dioceses details “unacceptable” behavior, bishop says
Bishop Lawrence Persico of Erie has warned Catholics that the results of a Pennsylvania grand jury investigation into sexual abuse... Read more
Why so serious? Catholic professor talks NFP
Ramping up to the 50th anniversary of Humanae vitae, a Catholic professor analyzed the encyclical’s guidance on responsible parenthood- discussing... Read more
What #MeToo can learn from ‘Humanae vitae’
Sex “untethered” from reproduction can mean “whatever individual men decide it means to them, even violence and power,” says law... Read more
Pro-life charity evicted from London fair by local council for being “against their values”
A British charity that provides women with alternatives to abortion was ejected from the Lambeth Country Show after a local... Read more
Massachusetts passes “NASTY Women” abortion act
Lawmakers in Massachusetts have passed new legislation that would ensure abortion remains legal in the state should the Supreme Court... Read more
The genius of woman: Dignity > Sameness
John Paul II’s 1995 "Letter to Women" was written to praise and encourage women to embrace the beauty that God... Read more
Cardinal O'Malley calls for 'clearer procedures' in bishop abuse cases
After numerous accusations of sexual abuse of minors and adults have arisen against a former Archbishop of Washington, Cardinal Sean... Read more
In China, government-aligned bishops release ‘Sinicization’ plan
Continuing a controversial plan, Chinese bishops allied with the government have told dioceses to prepare local versions of a “Sinicization”... Read more
Cardinal McCarrick reportedly lived on IVE seminary property during retirement
Cardinal Theodore McCarrick is reported to have lived alongside a Maryland house of formation for members of a religious order... Read more
Ohio bishops commend governor's reprieve, commutation of executions
The Ohio Catholic Conference on Friday welcomed the state governor's decision to grant reprieve and commutation to two men who... Read more
