Archive for October 17, 2016

Pope Francis at the Divine Mercy Vigil in St. Peter's Square, April 2, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis to visit Italian diocese of Genoa May 27

Shortly after their bishop was named the new president of the Council of Catholic Episcopal Conferences in Europe, the Archdiocese... Read more

Pope Francis and Patriarch Bartholomew I in Greece, April 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Francis, Benedict praise Bartholomew I as a brother in faith

In their forewords to a new book about the head of the Eastern Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew I, Pope Francis... Read more

An Iraqi woman holding a rosary. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Iraqis hopeful in battle for Mosul, yet cautious of what lies ahead

Hours after Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi announced a ground offensive to retake Mosul from the clutches of Islamic State,... Read more

Archbishop Alberto Ortega Marti?n, Nuncio to Iraq. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope's Iraq envoy says peace stifled by lack of 'political will'

Archbishop Alberto Ortega, the Pope's Apostolic Nuncio in Iraq and Jordan, has said that in the midst of a drawn-out... Read more

Fr. Jacques Mourad, who was held captive by the Islamic State for nearly five months in 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Syrian priest who escaped ISIS: 'our world needs a revolution against violence'

Father Jacques Mourad was prior of the Mar Elian monastery, a pilgrimage centre near Al Quaryatayn, about 65 miles southeast... Read more

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Church's fear of 'civil rights' prosecution justified, Iowa court says

A church’s lawsuit may go forward because it reasonably feared that Iowa’s strict anti-discrimination law would create legal penalties for... Read more

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The Court of Federal Appeals (Lewis F. Powell Courthouse) and the skyline of Richmond, Virginia, from the foot of the Virginia Capitol grounds, Richmond, Virginia.

Appeals court rules against West Virginia ‘Save Women’s Sports Act’

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni is seen on the set of the TV show “Porta a Porta” at Rai Studios, on April 4, 2024, in Rome, Italy.

Italy’s prime minister backs stricter ban on surrogacy: How Europe differs from U.S. on issue

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Biden administration to mandate employers grant leave for workers to obtain abortions

Louisiana legislators are sponsoring legislation to support women in crisis pregnancies by setting aside millions in funding for pregnancy resource centers and other social services.

Pro-life Democrats champion government aid to pregnancy resource centers in Louisiana

Canadian sculptor Timothy Schmalz told CNA that his monumental Stations of the Cross to be installed on the grounds of the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe in Orlando, Florida, is the fruit of nearly constant work over the last three years and is expected to draw thousands of visitors once completed this fall.

Catholic sculptor readies monumental Stations of the Cross in Orlando, Florida

Pope Benedict XVI on April 21, 2007, in Vigevano, Italy.

Conference in Mexico City to explore philosophical vision, theology of Pope Benedict XVI

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Survey: New priests are young and involved in their community 

Forensic police are seen at Christ the Good Shepherd Church in the Sydney suburb of Wakeley, Australia, on April 16, 2024. Hundreds clashed with police in western Sydney on April 15 after Bishop Mar Mari Emmanuel was stabbed at the alter during a service at an Assyrian church in Wakeley. New South Wales police have declared the attack a terror event. Police apprehended a 16-year-old in connection with the attack.

Australian archbishop, religious leaders urge calm after violent attack on Sydney bishop

1960. Varigotti (SV). Father Luigi Giussani with students during the Tower Ray.

Sainthood cause of Father Luigi Giussani: Milan Archdiocese to begin collecting testimonies

Sachin Jose reaches more than 148,000 people with the Catholic faith with his digital apostolate on X (formerly Twitter). He works as a journalist and social media consultant. Sachin has been reporting on Church topics for over five years.

Popular Catholic influencer: ‘We need to use our social media platforms’

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