Archive for November 6, 2019
Rubio reviews Kanye’s new album, and talks about dignity of work
U.S. senator and noted hip-hop enthusiast Marco Rubio shared his thoughts on rapper Kanye West’s new gospel album in a... Read more
Despite the hype, non-monogamy is far from common, researcher says
On October 24, CBS published a 20-minute documentary following the lives of several different groups of people in polyamorous relationships,... Read more
Catholic Relief Services dismayed over US intent to leave Paris Climate Accord
Catholic Relief Services, the official charitable arm of the U.S. bishops, is expressing strong opposition to the Trump administration’s decision... Read more
Former Melbourne cathedral workers doubt Pell abuse could have occurred
Two former employees of the cathedral school in Melbourne, Australia are expressing strong doubts about the charges that landed Cardinal... Read more
Pope Francis: St. Paul announced Christ to 'idol worshippers' without attacking them
St. Paul announced Jesus Christ to “idol worshippers” in Athens without attacking them, but by building bridges, Pope Francis said... Read more
State elections point to looming battles over abortion, LGBT, and gun rights
In Virginia, Democrats won both chambers of the state legislature and will hold both the state house and governor’s mansion... Read more
Federal judge blocks conscience protection rule for healthcare workers
Judge Paul Engelmayer of the Southern District of New York vacated the HHS rule in a 146-page decision, issued Wednesday. Read more
Construction on Blessed Stanley Rother Shrine begins in OKC
Archbishop Paul Coakley of Oklahoma City broke ground Sunday on what will be the largest Catholic church in the state—... Read more
Gallup diocese drops Zoom video conferencing app over abortion support
The Diocese of Gallup has chosen to stop using Zoom Video Communications for its internet meetings, citing the company's support... Read more
Rape, incest exemptions restored to South Carolina abortion ban
As the South Carolina legislature considers a bill that would ban most abortions after an unborn baby’s heartbeat is detectable,... Read more
McCarrick: Foundation ‘irresponsible’ to question controversial Vatican grant
McCarrick made the intervention in December 2017, after objections were raised to the Vatican’s request of $25 million from the... Read more
African bishops say UN Nairobi Summit will be destructive of pro-life agenda
Bishops in Africa have raised concerns about the agenda of the Nairobi Summit, a United Nations gathering being held next... Read more
Survey says: Most Catholics in US reject Church teaching on cohabitation
Nearly three quarters of Catholics in the United States are not opposed to couples cohabitating before marriage, despite the Church’s... Read more
