Archive for October 8, 2018
Cardinal DiNardo welcomes Vatican inquiry into McCarrick files
The president of the U.S.’ bishops’ conference said Sunday he welcomes the Vatican’s announcement of a further investigation into files... Read more
Scicluna: Don't look to youth synod for answers on abuse crisis
Archbishop Charles J. Scicluna of Malta said that while the youth synod is not ignoring the sexual abuse crisis, Catholics... Read more
Pakistani scrutiny for multiple NGOs could close Catholic Relief Services
Catholic Relief Services is among the 18 international organizations ordered closed by Pakistan’s new government without explanation. The move follows... Read more
40,000 young people in Warsaw pray together for synod
About 40,000 young people gathered Saturday at the National Stadium in Warsaw to pray for the synod of bishops taking... Read more
Pakistani Supreme Court reserves judgement on Asia Bibi blasphemy case
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has reserved judgement on the verdict of Asia Bibi, a Roman Catholic woman who was sentenced to... Read more
Analysis: Do Vatican officials see abuse crisis as a referendum on the pope?
Archbishop Charles Scicluna of Malta told reporters Monday that Catholics should “trust Pope Francis that there is going to be... Read more
Canadian man arrested after roundhouse kicking female pro-life demonstrator
A Toronto man has been arrested for reportedly roundhouse-kicking a female pro-life demonstrator and harassing several others at a pro-life... Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 8
The synod of bishops on young people, the faith, and vocational discernment is being held at the Vatican Oct. 3-28.... Read more
In Nicaragua, political prisoners pray for a free country
A video circulating in Spanish-language social media shows a group of political prisoners praying the Hail Mary while expressing their... Read more
Lack of safeguards in Irish abortion bill 'an affront to conscience'
The Irish bishops on Friday lamented that the draft bill to legalize abortion in the Republic would require pro-life heathcare... Read more
Pro-life leaders oppose broad expansion of abortion in Australian state
A parliamentary committee reportedly supported a proposal Oct. 5 to significantly expand abortion in the northeastern Australian state of Queensland. Read more
