Archive for October 11, 2017

Portrait of Pope Saint John XXIII, CC 4.0 via Wikipedia.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope John XXIII a testimony to 'the strength of goodness'

The life of Pope John XXIII shows the saint's deep spiritual nature, as well as his great kindness towards others,... Read more

Pope Francis blesses pilgrims during his Oct. 11, 2017 general audience in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Christians are never bored – they persevere with love

On Wednesday Pope Francis said Christians are never bored or hopeless, but know how to wait patiently – even when... Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in the Paul VI Hall on Aug. 9, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: Death penalty is contrary to the Gospel

In an Oct. 11 speech to members of the Pontifical Council for the Promotion of the New Evangelization, Pope Francis... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Repeal of Clean Power Plan will hurt poor communities, Catholic leaders insist

After the Trump administration announced a repeal of emissions standards, Catholic leaders warned it could hurt poor communities and thwart... Read more

Bishop Hubertus Leteng, who resigned as Bishop of Ruteng Oct. 11, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Indonesian bishop resigns amid embezzlement, affair accusations

An Indonesian prelate resigned Wednesday as Bishop of Ruteng amid mounting concerns surrounding an alleged mistress and reportedly stolen funds.  Read more

12-year-old twins stand near garbage outside a building in the old city of Homs, Syria. ?w=200&h=150

Don't ignore children suffering war and separation, Holy See tells UN

Armed conflicts brings out “the most vicious forms of violence against children” and the world must act to aid the... Read more

Campus of Belmont Abbey College. Courtesy of Belmont Abbey College.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Six years ago, this Catholic college was the first to sue over the HHS mandate

It has been six years since Belmont Abbey College, a Catholic liberal arts school near Charlotte, North Carolina, filed the... Read more