Archive for March 3, 2020

Pope Francis during Ash Wednesday Mass Feb. 26, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis has a 'common cold,' Vatican says, amid Italy's coronavirus outbreak

Pope Francis was reportedly tested for the novel coronavirus, Covid-19, with negative results, an Italian newspaper said Tuesday.  Read more

Archbishop Charles Scicluna speaks at the Vatican abuse summit in Feb. 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Vatican investigators to meet with Mexican sex abuse victims, bishops

The Vatican is sending Archbishop Charles Scicluna and Monsignor Jordi Bertomeo to Mexico this month to meet with sex abuse... Read more

Fr. Luis Miguel Romero Fernandez, M. Id., who was appointed an auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre March 3, 2020. Photo courtesy of the Diocese of Rockville Centre.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Spanish-born missionary priest named auxiliary bishop of Rockville Centre

Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Spanish-born Idente Missionary Fr. Luis Miguel Romero to be an auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of... Read more

Fr. David Echioda. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Nigerian priest abducted by gunmen after Sunday Mass

Another Catholic priest in Nigeria has been kidnapped by gunmen, according to local media reports.  Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis announces Laudato si' Week to take place in May

Pope Francis is calling on Catholics to participate in “Laudato si’ Week” in May to encourage care for our common... Read more

Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg. ?w=200&h=150

German bishops elect new conference chairman

The German bishops’ conference has elected Bishop Georg Bätzing of Limburg as its new chairman. Bätzing replaces the outgoing chairman,... Read more

Storm damage to the Church of the Assumption in Germantown, Tennessee. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Tornado hits historic Nashville church

An historic Catholic church in the Nashville neighborhood of Germantown was among several buildings seriously damaged by a tornado Tuesday... Read more

Fr. David Echioda. ?w=200&h=150

Nigerian priest kidnapped after Sunday Mass has been released

A Nigerian priest who was kidnapped after offering Sunday Mass March 1 has been freed, his diocese has reported.  Read more

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Colombian court leaves abortion regulations unchanged

Colombia's Constitutional Court ruled Monday to maintain the country's status quo on abortion, neither banning the practice entirely nor legalizing... Read more

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'Freed because of Jesus'- Asia Bibi shares her story

Asia Bibi is a Pakistani Catholic woman who was sentenced to death in 2010 for blasphemy against Islam.  After more... Read more

Russian President Vladimir Putin with Pope Francis at the Vatican, June 10, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Proposed amendment in Russia would define marriage as between a man and woman

A definition of marriage as between a man and a woman is among several amendments to the Russian constitution proposed... Read more

The Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

Louisiana abortion clinic rule heads to US Supreme Court

A Louisiana abortion clinic regulation sponsored by a pro-life Democrat could have a major impact on precedent regarding legal abortion,... Read more

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Some young people from Gaza during study aid activities in a gazebo inside the compound of the Latin Parish of the Holy Family. Beginning June 10, 2024, about 150 children and teenagers ages 4 to 17 who are sheltering in the Latin parish and in the Orthodox parish have taken up their books and notebooks again to reconnect with their studies. Three gazebos in the garden host study groups. They were open-sided, but they have been closed to help the youth avoid distractions, as there are always people around.

Under patronage of St. Joseph, parish priest restarts schooling for students in Gaza

Father Boniface Hicks, O.S.B., a sought-after spiritual director and retreat master, processes the massive golden monstrance containing the Eucharist into the midst of the assembled crowd in Lucas Oil Stadium.

An invitation to find healing in Jesus: Day three of the National Eucharistic Congress

Venezuelan opposition presidential candidate for the Plataforma Unitaria Democratica party, Edmundo Gonzalez Urrutia (left) and current Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro appear to have the lead in that country’s upcoming elections, which will take place July 28, 2024.

The faith of Venezuela’s presidential candidates: A crucial decision for Catholic voters

Participants at NCSC 2023 in Plymouth, Michigan.

National Conference for Single Catholics promises to deepen faith, foster relationships

A migrant woman prays in front of an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe at a migrant shelter in McAllen, Texas, run by Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley.

Texas attorney general appeals decision in case against Catholic nonprofit

Priests respond to a talk at the National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis on July 18, 2024.

Scott Hahn urges priests at National Eucharistic Congress to ‘rekindle Eucharistic amazement’ 

Abbé Pierre died at the age of 94 in 2007. He is now accused of sexually assaulting and harassing numerous women.

Famous French priest Abbé Pierre accused of sexual assault and harassment

Mark Story.

Pro-life photojournalist Mark Story remembered as ‘true man of God’ after sudden death

U.S. Supreme Court building.

Pro-life sidewalk counselors appeal to Supreme Court for stronger free speech protections

The U.S. Department of Education sign hangs over the entrance to the federal building housing the agency's headquarters on Feb. 9, 2024, in Washington, D.C.

Appeals court rejects Biden administration request to enforce ‘gender identity’ Title IX rules

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