Archive for November 7, 2017
US bishops' new child protection program aims to create culture of mindfulness
After years of research, the U.S. bishops are rolling out a new training program that takes some of the best... Read more
Venezuela's hate crime law seeks to silence political opposition, bishops warn
The president of the Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission has criticized a hate crimes law passed on Thursday, charging... Read more
Pope Francis grieved by 'senseless violence' of Texas church shooting
On Tuesday, Pope Francis voiced his sorrow after 26 people were killed at a Baptist Church in Texas over the... Read more
Pope names two laywomen to key positions in Vatican's family office
On Tuesday the Vatican announced Pope Francis’ appointment of two lay women – experts in bioethics and canon law –... Read more
Vatican to host nuclear disarmament conference
The Vatican is preparing for a conference on nuclear disarmament this week in the wake of an international effort to... Read more
Faith, hope, community: Catholic radio at work in the Philippines
In the Philippines media scene, a far-reaching Catholic radio network has been building communities and changing lives for decades. Read more
Adoption tax credit is critical – don’t cut it, says law’s original author
The author of the first federal adoption tax credit has spoken out against the proposed removal of the credit in... Read more
Analysis: USCCB committee election a referendum on what it means to be pro-life
Next week, America’s bishops will meet in Baltimore for the annual fall meeting of the United States Conference of Catholic... Read more
Notre Dame faculty, students to retain birth control coverage
A little more than a week after announcing it would end birth control coverage for employees and students, the University... Read more
Shootings demonstrate need for gun control, USCCB says
In response to mass shootings in Las Vegas, Nevada and the First Baptist Church of Sutherland Spring, Texas, the United... Read more
