Archive for July 12, 2018
In Minnesota, Catholic Charities sues near-bankrupt diocese
The fate of a children’s home is the subject of a lawsuit against the Diocese of St. Cloud, Minn., by... Read more
Funeral Mass scheduled for Monterey bishop
A funeral Mass will be celebrated July 19 for Bishop Richard John Garcia, the late Bishop of Monterey, California, who... Read more
Australian state hesitates to require priests to break seal of confession
The Australian state of Victoria has said a recommendation by the royal commission that it pass a law requiring priests... Read more
British pro-lifers say abortion clinic ‘buffer zones’ harm women and children
After a decision from the United Kingdom’s High Court, two women are attempting to overturn a ban on prayer and... Read more
Venezuelan bishops say country is going in 'suicidal' direction under Maduro
The bishops of Venezuela issued Wednesday a scathing critique of the country's political leadership, calling for greater respect for basic... Read more
France vs. Croatia: A Catholic World Cup breakdown
On Sunday, France and Croatia will square off on the soccer pitch for the 2018 FIFA World Cup Championship. While... Read more
House committee moves to protect religious adoption agencies
The House Appropriations Committee moved to protect the conscience rights and religious freedom of faith-based adoption agencies on Wednesday. Read more
Catholic Charities Hawai'i to build housing for low-income seniors
The Catholic Charities Housing Development Corporation (CCHDC) recently purchased several acres of land in Kahului on the island of Maui... Read more
In India, nun accuses bishop of rape
Authorities are investigating Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jalandhar after a Kerala nun accused him of raping her in 2014 and... Read more
