Archive for December 14, 2018
Vatican Christmas concert will support refugees in Iraq, Uganda
This Christmas it is particularly important to support refugees and migrants, Pope Francis said Friday, ahead of the Vatican Christmas... Read more
A ‘clericalist and apostate state:’ Why Jacob Rees-Mogg wants out of the EU
Jacob Rees-Mogg, Member of Parliament for North East Somerset, is one of the most visible Catholic politicians in the U.K.... Read more
After guilty verdict, questions raised about Pell trial
After reports of a guilty verdict emerged in the trial of Australian Cardinal George Pell, some in Australia have questioned... Read more
After China deal, two underground bishops step down at Vatican's request
Two underground bishops in China have agreed to step aside in favor of bishops of the Chinese Patriotic Catholic Association,... Read more
New Mexico upholds textbook lending for private schools
The New Mexico Supreme Court ruled on Thursday to uphold a book-lending program that gives school children at public and... Read more
Gun deaths in US reach record-high
The number of gun deaths in the United States reached almost 40,000 last year, the highest number since firearm deaths... Read more
Six lay men installed as acolytes in Spokane
Bishop Thomas Daly of Spokane installed six laymen who are not in formation for holy orders as acolytes Wednesday. Read more
Catholic groups support prison reform bill
Catholic groups expressed optimism at a criminal justice reform bill, as the “First Step Act” legislation makes its way through... Read more
Minn. archbishop announces moves to end culture fostering clergy abuse
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of Saint Paul and Minneapolis announced Friday several changes meant “to change the culture that fostered the... Read more
Pennsylvania AG files challenge to new federal religious freedom rules
New rules are set to ensure strong religious exemptions to federal mandates requiring employer health care plans to provide birth... Read more
