Archive for August 25, 2018
Dominican archdiocese to hold pro-life demonstration outside legislature
An archdiocese in the Dominican Republic is organizing a pro-life demonstration next month in front of the Palace of Congress... Read more
World Youth Day Cross and Marian Icon tour US
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has organized a tour of of the official World Youth Day Cross and Marian... Read more
In Ireland, Pope Francis decries failure of bishops in abuse scandal
In Ireland on Saturday, Pope Francis said the anger of Catholics at bishops’ failure in response to the sexual abuse... Read more
Cardinal Tobin appointed to youth synod, USCCB confirms
The U.S. bishops’ conference has confirmed that Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has been appointed by Pope Francis to participate... Read more
Pope in Ireland: Parents are the first example of faith for children
The first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis... Read more
Pope Francis meets with abuse survivors in Ireland
Pope Francis met early Saturday evening with eight abuse victims in Ireland, during his visit to the country for the... Read more
Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland
Pope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world... Read more
What is the Knock Shrine that Pope Francis will visit in Ireland?
On Sunday, August 26, Pope Francis will become the second pontiff to visit the Knock Shrine. During his visit, the... Read more
Ex-nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick's abuse reports
In an 11-page written testament, a former apostolic nuncio to the United States has accused several senior prelates of complicity... Read more
Wuerl denies he was informed of Vatican restrictions on McCarrick
Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington has denied a report that he was informed about restrictions apparently placed by the Vatican... Read more
