Archive for September 25, 2013

Reggie Littlejohn meets Pope Francis during the 2013 MaterCare International Conference in Rome. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

One-child policy still a massive threat to women, expert warns

In wake of the 33rd anniversary of China's one-child policy, a women's rights activist has raised concern about those who... Read more

Priest, collar, crucifix. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis excommunicates dissident priest in Australia

Pope Francis has ordered the excommunication of a Catholic priest in Australia who illicitly said Mass, taught that women should... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims druing his general audience on Sept. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

World needs the Church's witness of unity, Pope teaches

Today during his general audience, Pope Francis drew attention to the rich diversity within the universal Church, saying that such... Read more

Migrant workers from Mexico load cucumbers into a truck on a farm in Blackwater, Virginia. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Unauthorized migrant numbers may be increasing, study finds

As the Pope and bishops continue to call for the just and humane treatment of migrants, a new survey has... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia celebrates Mass at the Altar of the Chair in St. Peter's Basilica, Oct 20, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Modern heart must be won by radical love, Archbishop Chaput says

Archbishop Charles J. Chaput of Philadelphia said the Holy Father’s recent lengthy interview calls attention to the modern world as... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor. Courtesy of the Becket Fund for Religious Liberty.?w=200&h=150

Religious sisters lead first class-action suit against HHS mandate

The Little Sisters of the Poor have filed the first class-action lawsuit against the federal contraception mandate, saying that it... Read more