Archive for May 6, 2019
Pope Francis says First Communion Mass in Bulgaria
Pope Francis Monday gave First Communion to 245 boys and girls in Rakovski, Bulgaria, telling them the Lord wants them... Read more
The parish should be 'a home with open doors,' Francis tells Catholics in Bulgaria
The parish should be at the center of the community, a place where God’s presence is felt and hope and... Read more
German Church membership will be halved by 2060, new study says
The number of Germans who pay a state-administered “Church tax” to the Catholic Church or the country’s largest Protestant group... Read more
Nebraska dioceses: Privacy law impedes providing AG with some records
At a hearing in Lincoln on Thursday, the Archdiocese of Omaha and the Diocese of Lincoln explained that they have... Read more
Pope Francis in Bulgaria: Peace is a gift and a task
At an interreligious meeting in Bulgaria Monday, Pope Francis told Orthodox, Muslim, and other religious leaders that peace is both... Read more
Tenn. bishops urge governor to stop executions
The bishops of Tennessee have requested that the new governor halt four executions planned for this year, reiterating the Church’s... Read more
Times Square ultrasound draws thousands
In addition to the ultrasound, the event included musical performances and speeches from pro-life advocates. Read more
Ceasefire called in Gaza as Vatican UN ambassador sees ‘glimmer of hope’
Over the weekend, approximately 700 rockets were fired from the Gaza Strip. While the majority of the rocket fire was... Read more
What does the Catholic Church teach about vaccines?
More than 760 cases of measles have been reported in the United States this year, the CDC says. Currently, 23... Read more
Civil appeals court dismisses legal challenge, says Sheen's body can go to Peoria
The New York Court of Appeals has dismissed an appeal of an earlier judgement allowing Venerable Fulton Sheen’s remains to... Read more
March for Life events throughout Colombia draws thousands
Thousands attended pro-life marches in cities across Colombia on May 4, under the theme “I choose both lives.” Read more
Catholic conference supports Iowa budget cuts to abortion providers
A budget bill became law in Iowa last week, adding restrictions to grants for abortion providers and Medicaid for gender... Read more
After harassing woman outside Planned Parenthood, Penn. lawmaker says Christians are 'Bible Bullies'
A Pennsylvania lawmaker has said that pro-life activists and Christians are bullies, after he faced criticism for a video he... Read more
