Archive for September 9, 2016

Pope Benedict XVI on June 15, 2005 in Vatican City. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Benedict XVI talks resignation, Pope Francis in new book-length interview

Though he has rarely spoken since resigning from the papacy, Benedict XVI granted several lengthy interviews to German journalist Peter Seewald shortly... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 7, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: Gossip is the devil's weapon against the Church

Church unity is endangered especially by certain tactics of division favored by the devil himself, Pope Francis told bishops of... Read more

Pope Francis greets EWTN Germany chief Martin Rothweiler at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 7, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Pope blesses picture of Mother Angelica for EWTN Germany

During the general audience on Wednesday, Pope Francis blessed a framed picture of Mother Angelica, the foundress of EWTN.  Read more

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By Mary Farrow

The heart of Padre Pio is coming to Boston. Yes, really.

The Capuchin keepers of the relics of the late mystic Padre Pio are sending the saint’s heart to Boston for... Read more

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Bishop Michael Olson of Fort Worth, Texas, and Rev. Mother Teresa Agnes Gerlach of the Most Holy Trinity Monastery in Arlington, Texas.

Vatican: Nuns who feuded with Texas bishop will be governed by monastery association

Bishop Robert D. Gruss. CNA file photo.

Michigan bishop apologizes for calling President Biden ‘stupid’

Department of Justice Inspector General Michael Horowitz speaks during a Senate Judiciary hearing on Capitol Hill on Sept. 15, 2021, in Washington, D.C.

Biden DOJ report: ‘No malicious intent’ behind leaked FBI memo targeting traditional Catholics

Bishop Kevin C. Rhoades of Fort Wayne-South Bend, Indiana, was tabbed as the next chair of the Committee for Religious Liberty on Nov. 16, 2022, in Baltimore.

U.S. bishops on new federal rule: Employers should not be forced to facilitate abortions

Groups of migrants wait outside the Migrant Resource Center to receive food from San Antonio Catholic Charities on Sept. 19, 2022, in San Antonio, Texas.

Catholic Charities denies its purchase of airfare for migrants was misuse of federal funds

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Biden administration redefines sex discrimination in Title IX to include ‘gender identity’

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Catechist kidnapped and murdered in Burkina Faso, West Africa

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FBI investigating threats against ‘multiple faith communities’ in Pennsylvania

Worcester, Massachusetts, is home to Clark University, Assumption University, and Worcester State University.

Secular university’s head of Holocaust studies finds ‘warmer welcome’ at Catholic university

Pope Francis addresses the faithful at his Wednesday general audience on March 27, 2024.

Pope Francis issues motu proprio on Vatican judiciary retirement age and benefits

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