Archive for December 9, 2016
South Africa says assisted suicide will remain illegal
While countries around the world such as Canada, Germany and Japan have passed legislation to legalize physician assisted suicide, one... Read more
In Venezuela, bishops condemn murder of 12 youths by government agents
The Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission on Tuesday repudiated the murders of 12 young men by an operation of... Read more
Sofia Vergara is being sued by her own frozen embryos
Emma and Isabella are suing their mother, Sofia Vergara, according to court documents obtained by the New York Post. Read more
New Rockville Centre bishop was baptized by Fulton Sheen
On Friday the Vatican announced that Bishop John O. Barres of Allentown – who was baptized by the famed and... Read more
As Vatican lights Christmas tree, Pope reflects on Nativity scene
As Christmas approaches, the Nativity scenes found in churches and homes around the world bid us to make room for... Read more
Texas law will make it easier to retrieve miscarried babies for burial
A regulation in Texas going into effect this month gives mothers and families the right to know about their child’s... Read more
Franciscan Friars of the Renewal granted pontifical recognition
Pope Francis has officially recognized the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal as a religious institute of pontifical right, the order... Read more
Bishop Conley reassures clergy over 'Amoris laetitia'
Clarity and renewal can be the fruit of disputes and disagreements, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said to his priests... Read more
