Archive for July 30, 2019
How one Cambodian refugee found Catholicism through her mother
Phally Budock owes a lot to her mother. Read more
Despite human rights concerns, Senate fails to stop Saudi arms sale
The Senate on Monday failed to override President Trump’s veto of their attempts to block over $8 billion in arms... Read more
Bishops lament return of federal executions
Catholic leaders have condemned the federal government’s announcement last week that it will resume of executions after an almost two... Read more
Chinese officials claim most Xinjiang detainees have been released
Government officials from China's Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region said Tuesday that the area's re-education camps for Muslims have been successful,... Read more
With St. Joseph's help, a 'business guild' supports Minnesota Catholics
Small business owners, laborers, and job-seekers in Minnesota can now connect with fellow Catholics using modern technology- a website and... Read more
After John Paul II Institute students publish letter, president defends changes
The president of the Pontifical John Paul II Institute said Tuesday that despite recently published objections from students and alumni,... Read more
Bill to legalize abortion delayed after pushback in New South Wales
A bill that would decriminalize abortion in the Australian state of New South Wales has been delayed at least a... Read more
Coakley: Blessed Stanley Rother's influence remains strong in Guatemala
There’s a black and white photo that holds a special meaning for those familiar with Blessed Stanley Rother— the farm-raised... Read more
Bishop calls assisted suicide ‘affront to the dignity of life’ on eve of legalization
Bishop James E. Checchio of Metuchen described assisted suicide as “a grievous affront to the dignity of human life” that... Read more
Senators introduce bill to stop federally funded embryonic stem cell research
The Patients First Act would reverse President Barack Obama’s 2009 executive order that allowed for federally-funded research at NIH using... Read more
ATF investigates ‘painful’ fire that destroyed 125 year-old Texas Catholic Church
Federal agents have joined the investigation of a fire that ravaged and destroyed a 125 year-old landmark Catholic Church in... Read more
El Paso bishop launches fundraiser for asylum seekers stuck in Mexico
A Catholic diocese has teamed up with a local immigration aid group to help refugees on the western Texas-Mexico border. Read more
