Archive for November 27, 2019
Detroit priest faces lawsuit over homily at suicide victim’s funeral
A priest of the Archdiocese of Detroit is facing a lawsuit filed by the parents of a teenager who committed... Read more
In Mexico, thousands renew consecration to Christ the King
More than 10,000 lay Catholics in Mexico renewed their consecration to Christ the King at a special Mass and ceremony... Read more
Phoenix bishop calls for 'humility and courage' to face difficult years ahead
The Church must face the fallout of the abuse scandal with humility and courage, Bishop Thomas Olmsted of Phoenix has... Read more
Christian activist’s arrest in Egypt prompts warnings of crackdown on dissent
Human rights groups have voiced concern over the arrest of a Coptic Christian activist in Egypt, on terrorism-related charges. Critics... Read more
From the Philippines, a missionary in Tokyo
On Sundays, Fr. Raniel Berdos can be found strolling the aisles of St. Mary's Cathedral in Tokyo. Read more
Pope Francis: To protect life, love life
On Wednesday, Pope Francis reflected on his recent trip to Thailand and Japan, stating that economic and technological success are... Read more
Pope Francis prays for victims of deadly earthquake in Albania
Pope Francis expressed his condolences Wednesday for those who have been affected by or who have died in a devastating... Read more
Pope names financial supervisor president of watchdog authority
Pope Francis Wednesday appointed an auditor and Italian banking consultant as president of the Financial Information Authority (AIF), the Vatican’s... Read more
US justice department supports Christian school banned from voucher program
The United States Department of Justice on Tuesday filed a statement of interest in support of a Christian school in... Read more
Japanese Catholic youth: 'We want to reach people'
“Most of Japanese people don’t know we exist,” Minori Takeuchi told CNA last week. Read more
Pennsylvania adopts three laws protecting child sex abuse victims
Pennsylvania governor Tom Wolf signed into law Tuesday three bills on child sex abuse, which were recommended by the state’s... Read more
W. Virginia’s scandal-ridden Bishop Bransfield must make amends for ‘betrayal’
The disgraced Bishop Michael Bransfield, former head of the Wheeling-Charleston diocese, should apologize to his victims of sexual harassment, apologize... Read more
Michigan diocese supports priest accused of LGBT Eucharist 'discrimination'
A Michigan diocese said it supports a priest who told a parishioner that because of her same-sex civil marriage, she... Read more
