Archive for November 17, 2017
How US Catholics will mark the World Day of the Poor
As the first World Day of the Poor approaches on Nov. 19, Catholics in the U.S. aim to amplify their... Read more
The story of an underground Catholic priest in China
Fr. Joseph of Jesus is a Chinese priest, faithful to the Catholic Church. Life is not easy for Catholics in... Read more
Who was Albino Luciani, the ‘smiling pope’?
Last week Albino Luciani, better known by his papal name, John Paul I, took the next step on the path... Read more
Venerable Solanus Casey: the priest who answered the doorbell.
Venerable Solanus Casey, a Capuchin priest from Wisconsin, was humble before all else, said the postulator of his cause for... Read more
Ahead of Burma visit, Pope says he's coming to promote peace
On Friday, Pope Francis sent a video greeting to the people of Burma – also known as Myanmar – ahead... Read more
In Syria there are more deaths from lack of healthcare than from bombs
Though the Syrian civil war has de-escalated in recent months, the Holy See's nuncio to the country says its problems... Read more
For Cardinal Parolin, Vatican II still benefits the Church
The Second Vatican Council, rightly understood, continues to be a force for evangelization and renewal in the Church, according to... Read more
Commentary: Don’t buy fake agendas; defend the pope!
For years now, I have been bemoaning the growing number of so-called progressive Catholic figures, in academia, the media and... Read more
What does the Church really teach about nuclear war?
A Vatican conference discussing “A World Free From Nuclear Weapons,” held Nov. 10-11, is the latest step in a long-term... Read more
Those close to the cause of Fr. Solanus Casey recall a humble, holy friar
Before a potential saint is beatified, there’s a lot that goes on behind the scenes. Read more
