Archive for May 2, 2018

Bishop Edward Kussala of Tombura-Yambio lays the ceremonial cornerstone at the new facilities of St. Theresa Hospital in Nzara, South Sudan, April 7, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

In South Sudan, Catholic hospital to receive new surgical, maternity units

The Catholic Medical Mission Board is adding a new surgical unit and a blood bank to a hospital in South... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square for a Jubilee of Mercy audience June 18, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Following Christ is an all or nothing deal, Pope Francis says

It is not possible to have a relationship with God if we are attached to sin and the devil, Pope... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Knights of Malta elect Dalla Torre 80th Grand Master

Fra’ Giacomo Dalla Torre was elected Wednesday the 80th Grand Master of the Sovereign Order of Malta, a position usually... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Meeting abuse survivors, Pope apologizes for being 'part of the problem'

After meeting with Pope Francis over the weekend, Chilean survivors of clerical sexual abuse said the pontiff was open, sympathetic... Read more

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Austrian nuncio laments Church opposition to crosses on Bavarian state buildings

The apostolic nuncio to Austria said Tuesday that he is “saddened and ashamed” that bishops and priests have been vocal... Read more

Participants in the "Virgin Mary, Mother of Jesus and Mother of the Church" event in Qaraqosh, Iraq.  Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Iraq gathering aimed to honor Mary, empower women

Iraqi women rebuilding their lives after ISIS occupation were invited to a three-day gathering aimed, according to organizers, at empowering... Read more

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Church in Colombia prepares for first National Day of Reconciliation

Inspired by Pope Francis' message during his 2017 visit to the country, the Church in Colombia is preparing to celebrate... Read more

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‘Sanctity of life’ fundraising policy suspended by Ontario Catholic school board

A Catholic school board in Ontario has suspended a policy prohibiting students from raising money for groups that support activities... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

California bishops: We must accompany those with mental illness

The leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 50 is not car accidents or cancer, but drug... Read more

Members of a caravan of Central Americans walk from Mexico to the U.S. side of the border with supporters to ask for asylum on April 29, 2018 in Tijuana, Mexico.  ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

How should Catholics respond to migration caravans?

A moral theologian has said that the US has an obligation to consider petitions from asylum seekers encamped along the... Read more

A roadsign in Republic of the Congo near Soulou Dolisie, January 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Congolese bishop shares struggles of priests who do not have enough to eat

As poverty continues to grow in the Republic of the Congo, a local bishop is concerned that his priests do... Read more