Archive for October 5, 2018

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Square for the opening of the 15th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on Oct. 3, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Caggiano: Youth synod bishops must address sexual abuse crisis

Bishop Frank Caggiano of Bridgeport said Thursday that the Church must discuss its sexual abuse crisis if it is to... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

U.S. youth synod participant wants diocesan-level change

A young U.S. Catholic participating in the 2018 Synod of Bishops said he hopes the Vatican meeting is a starting... Read more

Pro-EU Protester on the Peoples Vote March Holds a Large Homemade Sign About the Brexit Irish Border Issue. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Ahead of Brexit, Irish fear border tensions and split parishes

Catholic leaders fear a revival of border tensions in Ireland following Brexit. As the United Kingdom prepares for its withdrawal... Read more

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Ireland adopts policy aimed at Catholic school admissions

A new law in the Republic of Ireland will prohibit primary schools from taking religion into account in admissions, a... Read more

Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney at a Vatican press conference Oct. 5. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Youth synod bishop apologizes to young people on behalf of Church leaders

Archbishop Anthony Fisher of Sydney apologized to young people on behalf of Church leaders in a speech at the Synod... Read more

Auxiliary Bishop Marek Solarczyk of Warszawa-Praga at the Synod of Bishops, October 2018. ?w=200&h=150

A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 5

The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.... Read more

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Florida dioceses show support for investigation of abuse at institutions statewide

Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi launched a tip site Thursday for people to report allegations of past child sex abuse... Read more

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Federal judge strikes down St. Louis abortion law as unconstitutional

A federal judge ruled Sept. 30 that a St. Louis ordinance banning discrimination based on reproductive health decisions violates both... Read more

The Synod of Bishop at the Vatican, Oct. 5, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Help us live a faith that truly heals, young Scottish Catholics tell synod

A Catholic faith lived and taught with integrity is needed to help heal and renew the lives of young adults... Read more

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By Perry West

Catholic Charities of Lubbock aids homeless youth

Catholic Charities of Lubbock has increased its efforts to help combat the homeless youth crisis in the northwest Texas city.  Read more