Archive for December 7, 2018
Pope Francis explains symbolism of Vatican Christmas tree and sand nativity
As the Vatican illuminated its 65-foot Christmas tree in St. Peter’s Square Friday, Pope Francis shared the deeper meaning found... Read more
The Algerian martyrs shed their blood for Christ, pope says
Ahead of the beatification Saturday of Bishop Pierre Claverie and his 18 companions, who were martyred in Algeria between 1994... Read more
Mercy Friday: Pope makes surprise visit to residence centers for the sick
Continuing his ‘Mercy Friday’ initiative, Pope Francis visited two live-in health centers in the far southern suburbs of Rome today,... Read more
Mississippi priest under investigation for fraudulent cancer fundraising
The federal investigation of a priest who allegedly fundraised more than $42,000 fraudulently, including through a GoFundMe campaign, has led... Read more
Trump announces picks for new AG and UN Ambassador
President Donald Trump announced Friday his nominations for the positions of U.S. Attorney General and Ambassador to the United Nations. Read more
Options emerge for handling the ‘other sexual abuse crisis’
How the Church deals with clerical sexual misconduct when it does not involve minors remains a thorny issue, but an... Read more
Los Angeles archdiocese updates list of priests credibly accused of abuse
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles announced Thursday that it has updated its list of priests credibly accused of sexual abuse... Read more
Nicaraguan priest attacked with acid during confession
Father Mario Guevara was injured in an acid attack Wednesday while hearing confessions in the cathedral of Managua. Read more
