Archive for April 4, 2018

Dr. Martin Luther King giving his 'I Have a Dream' speech during the March on Washington in Washington, D.C., on 28 August 1963. Public Domain.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

MLK’s example means no sitting on the sidelines, Catholic bishops say

Bells will ring out in honor of civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on the 50th anniversary of... Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his April 4, 2018 general audience in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: We should leave every Mass better than we entered

On Wednesday Pope Francis said the Eucharist is key to living an authentic Christian witness, and that those who leave... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Supreme Court declines to hear pro-life group's undercover video appeal

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to hear an appeal from a pro-life group seeking to release undercover footage detailing... Read more

Pope Francis and Catholicos Karekin II pray together in Yeravan, Armenia, on June 26, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

St. Gregory of Narek statue, a sign of Armenian faith, installed at Vatican

At the end of Pope Francis’ visit to Armenia in June 2016, the pope was given a small statue of... Read more

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German bishops ask Vatican for clarity on Holy Communion

Seven German bishops have written to the Vatican, asking for clarification on the question of Protestant spouses of Catholics receiving... Read more

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Argentina abortion bill gains momentum in Congress

In a recent push to decriminalize abortion, Argentina’s Congress is considering a bill that would give women legal access to... Read more

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The Chinese village where Catholics are sceptical of a Vatican-China deal

As the Holy See reportedly negotiates a deal with the government of mainland China,  some Catholic residents of a town... Read more

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Facebook apologizes for blocking Steubenville's ad

Facebook has apologized for what it called a “mistake” in rejecting a theology ad from Franciscan University of Steubenville, on... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Archbishop Chaput: Paul VI would not be surprised by the #MeToo movement

“The #MeToo movement, emotional wreckage, sexual disease and date rape are the realities we’ve inherited from the sexual revolution. Paul... Read more

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Martin Luther King's legacy: faith, hope and sacrifice

Fifty years after the death of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Catholics can still learn much from his legacy,... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Worcester bishop rebukes 'blasphemous' writings of Holy Cross professor

The Bishop of Worcester has issued a sharp rebuke to the College of the Holy Cross after it came to... Read more