Archive for March 26, 2018
Pope sends prayers for victims of attack in France, fire in Russia
On Monday Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences for victims of an alleged terrorist attack in southern France, and... Read more
Analysis: As things change in Vatican communications office, will they stay the same?
In the aftermath of Msgr. Dario Edoardo Viganò’s resignation as prefect of the Secretariat for Communication, rumors in Rome have... Read more
US State Department honors Italian nun as a 'Woman of Courage'
An Italian nun working in war-torn parts of Africa was honored at the U.S. State Department’s International Women of Courage... Read more
Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop criticized for handling of abuse report
On Monday, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop John McAreavey of Dromore, Ireland, who had asked to step down... Read more
French policeman who swapped with hostage praised for his sacrifice
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has penned a column for Holy Week highlighting the sacrifice of French Catholic policeman Arnaud... Read more
Ambassador Brownback: World faces a 'critical moment' for religious minorities
“It is more dangerous now than any time in history to be a person of faith,” said Ambassador Sam Brownback... Read more
Humanae Vitae is needed now more than ever, say conference attendees
Fifty years after its release, the teachings of Humanae Vitae are more relevant and necessary for the life of the... Read more
Child pornography charges increasing in Japan
Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in... Read more
How to get holy during Holy Week
As Catholics around the world are buying Easter candy and dyeing boiled eggs, two priests have offered suggestions for getting... Read more
Mexican Senate approves medical conscientious objection bill
The Mexican Senate has approved a measure protecting the conscientious objections of medical personnel who hold moral or ethical objections... Read more
Speak out against assisted suicide, bishop encourages Catholics of Guernsey
Legalizing assisted suicide is a false solution to the sufferings of the terminally ill, an English bishop has said in... Read more
