Archive for July 17, 2018

MINUSCA peacekeepers patrol the PK5 neighborhood of Bangui, Central African Republic, Oct. 22, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Central African bishops call for peace amid renewed violence

The bishops of the Central African Republic have urged Catholics not to give in to calls for revenge attacks on... Read more

Cardinal Francesco Coccopalmerio speaks at a Vatican press conference Sept. 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Vatican's former legal chief says canon law should include care of creation

Church law should include care of creation, Vatican legal expert says Read more

Cardianl Jean-Louis Tauran, who was camerlengo from December 2014 until his July 5, 2018 death. ?w=200&h=150

The Church is without a camerlengo

With the July 5 death of Cardinal Jean-Louis Tauran, the office of camerlengo is now vacant. A sensitive position, above... Read more

Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. ?w=200&h=150

'Weeping' statue of Mary investigated by N.M. diocese

A New Mexican diocese is investigating a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary that some Catholics say has been “weeping”... Read more

Supreme Court nominee Judge Brett Kavanaugh on Capitol Hill July 17, 2018 in Washington, DC. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Kavanaugh’s friends describe man of humility, service, faith

Long-time friends and associates of Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh say he is a sincere Catholic, committed to living the... Read more

Missionaries of Charity. ?w=200&h=150

India to investigate Missionaries of Charity childcare homes after scandal

India's Ministry of Women and Child Development announced Monday that it has instructed states to inspect all childcare homes run... Read more