Archive for November 26, 2018

Pope Francis blesses the seminarians of the Diocese of Agrigento during their meeting in the Vatican's Consistory Hall, Nov. 24, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis says priests, bishops should keep an open dialogue

In a meeting with seminarians Saturday, Pope Francis said it is necessary for priests to maintain an open and filial... Read more

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Duterte: Catholics should pray at home, not pay Church 'idiots'

The president of the Philippines encouraged on Monday Catholics to build their own chapels, rather than attending Catholic churches.  Read more

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Report: 'Aggressive nationalism' fueling threats to religious minorities

“Aggressive nationalism” is a principal driver of violence and intimidation targeting religious minorities in certain parts of the world, according... Read more

Fr. Davide Pagliarani shortly after his election as superior general of the Society of Saint Pius X, July 11, 2018. Photo courtesy of FSSPX.NEWS?w=200&h=150

Doctrine remains problem in relations, SSPX affirms after Vatican meeting

After a meeting between the superior general of the Society of St. Pius X and the prefect of the Congregation... Read more

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‘Power is a service’ Congo archbishop tells candidates

The Archbishop of Kinshasa has urged politicians to preserve national unity and practice leadership as service ahead of upcoming elections... Read more

Seized Ukrainian military vessels are seen in a port of Kerch, Crimea, Nov. 26, 2018. Russian forces boarded and captured the ships Sunday. ?w=200&h=150

Christians in Ukraine ask for prayer as tensions with Russia escalate

As the Ukrainian parliament voted to introduce martial law after Russian forces seized three of its naval vessels, Christians in... Read more

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CUA social work dean resigns over Kavanaugh tweets

A professor at The Catholic University of America has resigned as head of the university’s social work department, after a... Read more

Bishop Coyne, Cardinal DiNardo, and Bishop Doherty at the USCCB press conference in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 12, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Analysis: On sexual abuse, what will U.S. bishops, and the pope, do next?

After several confusing and turbulent weeks in the Church, it is worth asking where reform efforts stand, and where they... Read more