Archive for May 24, 2018
Reform bill the ‘first step’ to restorative prison justice, advocates say
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed prison reform legislation that would integrate faith-based programs into federal prisons to help... Read more
After five decades, Pacem in terris is still relevant, Francis says
Speaking about St. Pope John XXIII’s encyclical on establishing universal peace, Pacem in terris, Pope Francis said that even 55... Read more
Report: Pope Francis affirms Church practice against admitting gay men to seminary
In a closed-door speech to Italian bishops on Monday, Pope Francis reportedly spoke about the number and quality of seminary... Read more
Nationwide protests in Nigeria ask government to improve church security
Catholics from across Nigeria participated in peaceful protests on Tuesday, calling for greater government protection following a recent attack at... Read more
Archbishop Chaput highlights voices of young adults ahead of synod
In an effort to highlight the voices of young people ahead of the Synod on Youth this fall, Archbishop Charles... Read more
Pro-life medical clinic demands removal from 'libelous' video
A video that frames a Colorado women’s clinic as a bogus, sub-par healthcare provider is libelous, said the clinic’s directors... Read more
Appeals court denies stay of ruling against California assisted suicide law
A state appellate court on Wednesday denied a request for an immediate stay of a ruling which said California's assisted... Read more
After punishing Christian cake baker, Colo. civil rights board revised
A new law will revise the Colorado Civil Rights Commission, after the commission gained attention when its decision in a... Read more
Be missionary disciples, Archbishop Naumann encourages Catholic prayer breakfast
Archbishop Joseph Naumann of Kansas City in Kansas, who gave the keynote address at the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast, May... Read more
Bishops urge Nicaraguan president to investigate violence against protestors
Nicaragua's bishops urged president Daniel Ortega Tuesday to comply with a recommendation that he investigate April's violence in order to... Read more
