Archive for March 2, 2016
Denver-based Augustine Institute receives accreditation
The Augustine Institute, a Denver-based Catholic graduate school for the laity, has announced this week that the Commission on Accrediting... Read more
Priests can't be forced to break seal of confession, La. judge rules
Louisiana law can’t force Catholic priests to violate the seal of the confessional, a judge in the state reaffirmed on... Read more
Pope Francis: The Church doesn't need 'dirty money'
On Wednesday, Pope Francis issued a harsh condemnation of those who exploit others and then donate to the Church, telling... Read more
Pope Francis will hear confessions on Friday at St. Peter's
The office of Pontifical Liturgical Celebrations has announced that Pope Francis will hear confessions from the faithful at St. Peter’s... Read more
Divided bench, emotional victims – Supreme Court hears Texas abortion case
As the Supreme Court heard arguments about a Texas law requiring abortion clinics to meet higher medical standards, advocates outside... Read more
Pakistani diocese opens cause for Shahbaz Bhatti to be declared a martyr
Marking the fifth anniverary of the assassination of Shahbaz Bhatti on Wednesday, a Pakistani diocese has opened a process of... Read more
