Archive for February 8, 2018
The rules of the streets: Which laws help - and hurt - the homeless
Walk down 16th Street Mall in Denver, Colo., and you’ll probably see people who are homeless sitting on the ground... Read more
Cardinal Marx: Bill banning circumcision in Iceland a threat to religious freedom
A new bill proposed in Iceland that would make circumcision punishable by up to six years in prison is a... Read more
Pope Francis: Corrupt people can never be saints
In his daily homily Thursday Pope Francis drew a distinction between the biblical figures of David and his son Solomon,... Read more
Trump at prayer breakfast: 'Faith is central to American life and to liberty.'
President Donald Trump lauded the importance of faith in American life as a foundation for freedom in his speech at... Read more
Catholic symposium – how music, food, and friendship ground us in reality
The Prairie Troubadour gathering will be full of good music, food, and discussions with Catholic leaders addressing how to live... Read more
The story of the patron saint of human trafficking victims
Today, February 8, has been designated as the International Day of Prayer for Victims of Human Trafficking. It is also... Read more
Archbishop Chaput: blessing ceremonies for same-sex couples is not permitted
Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia has penned a letter to priests and deacons in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, addressing... Read more
Fulton Sheen’s final resting place not yet final
Archbishop Fulton Sheen’s niece has said her uncle’s remains belong in Peoria, but a lawsuit seeking his internment there has... Read more
Notre Dame’s pro-life club offers free childcare for parenting graduate students
Parents pursuing graduate degrees at the University of Notre Dame are now able to partake in a free childcare service... Read more
Bishop denies murdered Mexican priest had gang ties
The Bishop of Chilpancingo-Chilapa, Mexico denied that Fr. Germain Muñiz Garcia, who was murdered on a Mexican highway Feb. 5... Read more
