Archive for December 12, 2018

Pope Francis at a Wednesday general audience in Paul VI hall on Dec. 20, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Faith is not ‘decorative,’ Pope Francis says

Pope Francis gave an Advent reminder Wednesday that faith should not be just a “decorative” addition to daily life by... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Three cardinals dropped from C9 as reform process nears end

The Vatican said Wednesday that while there are no immediate plans to add new members to the C9, Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 12, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Our Lady of Guadalupe remains a 'teacher of the Gospel' through her image

Pope Francis celebrated the Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe Wednesday, reflecting on how Mary continues to evangelize Latin America... Read more

Cardinal George Pell speaks with CNA at the Vatican March 17 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Reports of Pell guilty verdict emerge, despite gag order

Cardinal George Pell has been convicted by an Australian court on charges of sexual abuse of minors, according to media... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

After abortion litmus test controversy, Canada job grant program makes some changes

Catholic organizations and others welcomed the Canadian government’s changes to rules for job grants that had required them to affirm... Read more

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In New York, public school officials to evaluate private schools

Leaders of New York state’s more than 500 Catholic schools are planning to boycott a new state review system, whereby... Read more

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Amid priest murders, religious freedom situation in Mexico draws concern

With 26 priests murdered in the last six years, Mexico received a prominent mention in the 2018 Report on Religious... Read more

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Nashville's sole remaining abortion clinic suspends abortion provision

As Tennessee has seen an increase in pro-life legislation in recent years, the only abortion clinic in Nashville temporarily ceased... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Church of England to create 'celebratory' transgender liturgies

The Church of England has published pastoral guidelines for liturgical services that would celebrate the completion of “gender transitioning” by... Read more

The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, Mexico.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Priest who survived major plane crash credits Our Lady of Guadalupe

For Father Esequiel Sanchez, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe brings up terrifying memories - and a huge... Read more

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Courtesy of the Department of State.?w=200&h=150

US State Department: Pakistan's religious freedom record a 'particular concern'

Religious freedom problems in Pakistan have led the US Department of State to designate the country as of “particular concern,”... Read more