Archive for May 30, 2019
New bishop confirms 62 inmates in Spanish prison
In one his first acts following his ordination as bishop, a prelate in Spain confirmed 62 inmates at the Murcia... Read more
The Church can play a role in fighting violence in Mexico, says priest
With violence in Mexico on the rise, the Catholic Church has a role to play in achieving lasting peace, said... Read more
Louisiana governor to sign heartbeat bill
Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) has previously spoken in favor of the bill. Following its passage by the house, the... Read more
Cardinal Parolin says Vatican will issue declaration on McCarrick investigation
Cardinal Pietro Parolin said Wednesday that the Vatican is still investigating the documentation concerning Theodore McCarrick and will issue a... Read more
Kamala Harris proposes federal restrictions on state abortion laws
Sen. Kamala Harris, one of the two dozen Democratic presidential hopefuls, announced Tuesday a plan that would bar some states... Read more
Pope Francis will beatify these martyred Greek-Catholic bishops in Romania
On Sunday in Blaj, Pope Francis will beatify seven Greek-Catholic bishops of Romania who were killed by the communist regime... Read more
Canadian PM to raise 'concerns' on abortion during Pence visit
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he intends to raise the subject of American abortion policy with Vice President... Read more
Chilean bishop-elect apologizes to Jewish community for polemical statements
Fr. Carlos Eugenio Irarrázaval Errazuriz, who was appointed auxiliary bishop of Santiago this month, has apologized to the Jewish community... Read more
Equality Act 'creates right to demand an abortion,' congresswoman warns
Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-N.C.) has warned that a proposed anti-discrimination law could be used to compel medical professionals to participate... Read more
Chase settlement will pay fathers for ungranted paternity leave
A class action lawsuit against JP Morgan Chase was settled this week, after a lawsuit from fathers denied parental leave. Read more
Mexican bishops mourn pilgrims killed in traffic accident
Bishops in Mexico are mourning those dead and injured from an accident Wednesday involving a cargo truck and a bus... Read more
Manchester bishop welcomes repeal of death penalty in NH
Bishop Peter Libasci of Manchester welcomed Thursday the New Hampshire legislature's override of a veto by the governor on capital... Read more
FEMM fertility app CEO says women have the right to understand their bodies
The maker of a popular fertility awareness app says it is built on peer-reviewed research and a scientific approach to... Read more
