Archive for January 29, 2018
Pope revamps ecclesiastical universities in new apostolic constitution
On Monday Pope Francis released a new apostolic constitution calling for a “radical” reform to the nature and curriculum of... Read more
Pope to Rota: There is an 'urgent' need to form consciences on marriage
In a speech to the Roman Rota Monday, Pope Francis said there is a need to develop better means of... Read more
Ash Wednesday trumps Valentine's, Chicago archdiocese says
This year, Ash Wednesday—which begins the penitential season of Lent with a day of fasting, abstinence, and prayer—falls on Feb. 14,... Read more
Is a papal trip to the Baltic countries on the horizon?
A recent trip to Lithuania, taken by Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher, the Vatican’s “minister for foreign affairs”, has raised expectations... Read more
Senate vote to prevent filibuster on 20-week abortion ban fails
A procedural vote on a Senate bill to ban abortions after 20 weeks failed on the evening of Jan. 29,... Read more
Venezuelan archbishop decries plan to change election date
Archbishop Diego Padrón of Cumaná, former president of the Venezuelan bishops' conference, denounced plans to advance presidential elections in the... Read more
What Cardinal Zen told Pope Francis about the Church in China
Cardinal Joseph Zen of Hong Kong has said proposals aimed at reconciling the Catholic Church in China and the government-backed... Read more
