Archive for October 2, 2018

St. John Paul II at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 21, 1981. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Recalling St John Paul II's message to youth

“Always be prepared to make a defence....for the hope that is in you.”  Read more

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Supreme Court rejects appeal of Tennessee pro-life amendment

The United States Supreme Court will not hear a challenge to a pro-life amendment to Tennessee state constitution. Amendment 1... Read more

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Tasmania may criminalize priests for upholding seal of confession

Catholic priests in the Australian state of Tasmania could face jail time if they fail to report sexual abuse disclosed... Read more

Pope Francis receives the bishops of England and Wales for their ad limina visit at the Vatican, Sept. 28, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

English, Welsh bishops focus on joy in ad limina reflections

The bishops of England and Wales held their five-yearly ad limina visit to the Holy Father last week, at which... Read more

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Australian bishop weighs pros, cons of married priests

The possibility of ordaining married men to the priesthood merits consideration both of its positives and negatives, Bishop Michael McKenna... Read more

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Mexican state advances pro-life constitutional amendment

The congress of the Mexican state of Sinaloa on Friday passed a constitutional amendment protecting human life from the moment... Read more