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

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

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