Archive for December 3, 2018

Pope Francis meets with members of the Citadel of Peace Association Dec. 3, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: The path to peace requires humility

In a speech on Monday, Pope Francis called for humility as a path to world peace, urging world leaders and... Read more

Former Supreme Knight Virgil Dechant presents President Bush with a Steuben glass replica of the American flag at the Knights’ 1992 convention. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

‘A man of faith and humility’ Catholics remember President George H.W. Bush

In the days following the death of President George H. W. Bush, Catholics around the country remembered the 41st president... Read more

A Catholic church in Rantepao, South Sulawesi, Indonesia. ?w=200&h=150

Heresy-reporting app may undermine Indonesia's religious liberty

Human rights groups are criticizing a smartphone app being rolled out by the Indonesian government which would allow citizens to... Read more

Dublin, Ireland - August, 2018: Vatican and Irish flags displayed in Dublin ahead of the arrival of Pope Francis at the 2018 World Meeting of Families. ?w=200&h=150

Irish priests’ group calls for ‘synodal’ assembly on Church reform

The Irish organization Association of Catholic Priests (ACP) has written an open letter to the country’s bishops, requesting a national... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Belgian prosecutors investigate euthanization of woman on autism spectrum

In the first criminal investigation of euthanasia since Belgium legalized the practice, the country's authorities are looking into the 2010... Read more

The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Syracuse, NY. ?w=200&h=150

Praying for healing, Syracuse bishop releases names of accused priests

The Diocese of Syracuse has released a list of 57 priests credibly accused of abusing a minor, with some of... Read more

A young girl lights a candle at a Marian grotto in Pakistan. ?w=200&h=150

Commission formed in Pakistan to protect rights of minorities

A group of advocates for religious freedom have formed a commission for the protection of minorities’ rights in Pakistan, amid... Read more

Starbucks coffee shop. ?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

Starbucks and Tumblr to block porn

Coffee giant Starbucks and microblogging website Tumblr have each announced they will be taking steps to prevent the online access... Read more

Pope Francis addresses students and staff from the College of the Gesu in Rome. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis to Jesuit college: Remember your origins

For the 50th anniversary of a Jesuit college in Rome, Pope Francis challenged members of the college community to reflect... Read more