Archive for September 4, 2015

Pope Francis venerates the cross which was buried with Bl. Junipero Serra, whom he will canonize later this month, at the General Audience held Sept. 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Blessed Junipero Serra's cross gets a kiss from Pope Francis

Pope Francis on Wednesday kissed and blessed a cross that was buried with Father Junipero Serra, the early California missionary... Read more

Pope Francis in prayer during the Liturgy of the Passion on Good Friday at St. Peter's Basilica, April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Doctrine and pastoral care go hand-in-hand, Pope Francis reminds theologians

The Church's teaching and her pastoral ministry are not opposed, Pope Francis said in a video message on Thursday, even... Read more

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Five federal judges rebuke court: don’t tell the Little Sisters how to be Catholic

In an unusual move, five federal judges have said their court should have given greater attention to the Little Sisters... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Holy See expresses cautious support for UN development goals

The Holy See on Tuesday expressed its “strong support” for the 2030 United Nations development agenda, but added it has... Read more

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Minn. archdiocese continues to seek justice in sex abuse accusations

The Archdiocese of Minneapolis-St. Paul has removed two priests from ministry pending investigation of sex abuse allegations, while it has... Read more

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The pro-life flag from the Pro-Life Flag Project (www.prolifeflag.com).

Audience erupts in anger as trustees oppose flying pro-life flag at Toronto Catholic schools

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Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation

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UK Catholic bishops discourage medical and social gender transition in pastoral statement

Pope Francis speaks to the United Nations General Assembly in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015.

Pope Francis may visit United States in September after UN invitation

One of the priests on “The Sacristy of the Vendée”show sparked a firestorm after quipping in February that he prayed that Pope Francis would “go to heaven as soon as possible.”

Priests’ talk show that sparked controversy over Pope Francis remarks now back on YouTube

St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy.

Historic St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy, will host Pope Francis this weekend

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In wake of euthanasia case in Peru, physician-priest makes case for palliative care

Pro-life advocates demonstrate prior to an Arizona House of Representatives session at the Arizona State Capitol on April 17, 2024, in Phoenix.

Arizona House votes to repeal law protecting life from moment of conception

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