Archive for March 26, 2018

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope sends prayers for victims of attack in France, fire in Russia

On Monday Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences for victims of an alleged terrorist attack in southern France, and... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Analysis: As things change in Vatican communications office, will they stay the same?

In the aftermath of Msgr. Dario Edoardo Viganò’s resignation as prefect of the Secretariat for Communication, rumors in Rome have... Read more

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US State Department honors Italian nun as a 'Woman of Courage'

An Italian nun working in war-torn parts of Africa was honored at the U.S. State Department’s International Women of Courage... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope accepts resignation of Irish bishop criticized for handling of abuse report

On Monday, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Bishop John McAreavey of Dromore, Ireland, who had asked to step down... Read more

Arnaud Beltrame, the policeman who died after saving hostages of an Islamist gunman in a March 23 seige. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

French policeman who swapped with hostage praised for his sacrifice

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia has penned a column for Holy Week highlighting the sacrifice of French Catholic policeman Arnaud... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Ambassador Brownback: World faces a 'critical moment' for religious minorities

“It is more dangerous now than any time in history to be a person of faith,” said Ambassador Sam Brownback... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Humanae Vitae is needed now more than ever, say conference attendees

Fifty years after its release, the teachings of Humanae Vitae are more relevant and necessary for the life of the... Read more

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Child pornography charges increasing in Japan

Japan’s National Police Agency has reported that investigations for the possession and distribution of child pornography reached record levels in... Read more

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How to get holy during Holy Week

As Catholics around the world are buying Easter candy and dyeing boiled eggs, two priests have offered suggestions for getting... Read more

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Mexican Senate approves medical conscientious objection bill

The Mexican Senate has approved a measure protecting the conscientious objections of medical personnel who hold moral or ethical objections... Read more

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Speak out against assisted suicide, bishop encourages Catholics of Guernsey

Legalizing assisted suicide is a false solution to the sufferings of the terminally ill, an English bishop has said in... Read more