Archive for August 9, 2016
These two game-changing Olympians are serious Catholics
Simone Biles and Katie Ledecky are two of the names to know in this year's summer Olympic games in Rio. Read more
Pope sends condolences to victims of Pakistan hospital attack
Pope Francis offered his condolences to those affected by the “senseless and brutal” attack against a hospital in Quetta, Pakistan,... Read more
Japan's bishops oppose efforts to abandon pacifism in nation's constitution
In the shadow of the 71st anniversary of the dropping of the atomic bombs and the end of World War... Read more
Pope offers message of prayer amid violent storms in Mexico
After Tropical Storm Javier and Hurricane Earl ravaged parts of Mexico over the weekend, Pope Francis offered his prayers and... Read more
Re-trial puts landmark Catholic sex abuse conviction in doubt
A landmark case involving Catholic officials’ response to sex abuse is planned for retrial May 1 of next year. The... Read more
Surprise! Pope Francis visits convents on his day off
In keeping with his spontaneous personality, Pope Francis made a surprise visit Tuesday to two convents north of Rome. Read more
