Archive for March 19, 2015

A one-time Catholic church in Lodja, Democratic Republic of the Congo. ?w=200&h=150

Congolese bishop condemns priest's murder as an 'infernal act'

A bishop from the Democratic Republic of the Congo has condemned last month’s murder of one of his priests in... Read more

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Want a happy marriage? Save sex for 'I do,' new study finds

We've all heard the popular American rhyme about relationships: First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes baby in a... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the General Audience Sept. 25, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope condemns Tunisia attack as act against 'the sacredness of life'

On behalf of Pope Francis, the Vatican’s Secretariat of State has sent a letter to the archbishop of Tunisia, assuring... Read more

Episcopal consecration of Fr Faure (sitting) by Bp Williamson March 19, 2015.?w=200&h=150

Automatic excommunication for bishop over illicit ordination

After having his previous excommunication lifted in 2009, Bishop Richard Williamson has again incurred the canonical penalty upon illicitly ordaining... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

With laws set to threaten religious liberty in DC, Senate is last legal hope

With religious freedom under assault in the U.S. capital, the Archdiocese of Washington is rallying behind its “only legislative recourse”... Read more

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Presbyterian critics: community's 'gay marriage' vote ignores Christian consensus

A majority of presbyteries in the Presbyterian Church (USA) have voted to redefine marriage, but one Presbyterian group warned that... Read more