Archive for January 7, 2019
Pope Francis sends Christmas greetings to Coptic Christians
Pope Francis sent Christmas and New Year’s greetings to Coptic Christians and all Egyptians upon the inauguration of a major... Read more
Trial begins for French cardinal accused of abuse cover-up
French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, archbishop of Lyon, begins trial Monday on charges of failing to report allegations that a priest... Read more
Pope to diplomats: Remember transcendent dimension of human persons
Upholding the dignity of the human person, and the rule of law, are essential for good politics, Pope Francis said... Read more
Analysis: The non-trial of Theodore McCarrick
Sources at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith have confirmed that allegations against McCarrick are being considered through... Read more
Be missionaries, trust Providence, save souls, SEEK conference told
At the closing Mass of the SEEK 2019 conference, Fr. Doug Grandon offered advice to the 17,000 attendees on how... Read more
The pilot bishop of the South Pacific
Known as the “flying bishop” of Solomon Islands, Bishop Luciano Capelli visits Catholics across dozens in islands by piloting a... Read more
Christian cake baker's second lawsuit can go forward, federal judge says
A Colorado baker who already won a U.S. Supreme Court case may proceed with a second lawsuit claiming the state... Read more
Analysis: Their retreat accomplished, the U.S. bishops remain under siege
When their seven-day retreat at Mundelein ends Jan. 8, some of the U.S. bishops may be reluctant to leave the... Read more
Ecumenical Patriarch recognizes independence of Orthodox Church of Ukraine
The Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople on Saturday signed a tomos of autocephaly for the Orthodox Church of Ukraine, formally recognizing... Read more
