Archive for July 29, 2015

Rome's Pontifical Gregorian University, where the May 25 secretive gathering was held. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

'Shadow council' speaker pushes Church acceptance of contraception, gay sex

Yes to contraception, homosexual acts, and Communion for the divorced and remarried – all considering the circumstances. No to understanding... Read more

Pope Francis at the Wednesday general audience in St. Peter's Square on June 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis to handpick new doctor ahead of Cuba, US trip

As the five-year term for Pope Francis' personal doctor comes to an end, the Pope is expected to choose a... Read more

APJ Abdul Kalam, the former Indian president who died July 27, speaks at Tulane University Oct. 26, 2009. ?w=200&h=150

Catholics in India mourn Abdul Kalam, the much-loved 'people's president'

Catholics in India have joined their confreres in paying tribute to and praying for APJ Abdul Kalam, who served as... Read more

Student-organized 'Women Betrayed' rally against Planned Parenthood at US Capitol in Washington D.C. on July 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

'Women Betrayed' by Planned Parenthood speak out against abortion giant

Hundreds of women – along with scores of men – gathered in front of the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday to... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Dolan slams Trump's 'virulent' immigration remarks

For Cardinal Dolan, the “virulent strain” of American nativism is not a thing of the past – it's alive, well... Read more