Archive for December 14, 2016
Drop plans to expand death penalty, bishops ask Philippines
Catholic prayer and protests greeted proposals to expand the use of the death penalty in the Philippines, with the move... Read more
Year of Mercy was especially needed in South Sudan, bishop notes
The Jubilee Year of Mercy was observed throughout the world but one bishop in South Sudan, suffering from war and... Read more
ISIS may be gone, but Mosul still faces a long winter ahead
Christians, Muslims and other victims of ISIS feel relief over the terrorist group being pushed back from the Nineveh Plain... Read more
Pope: the world desperately needs hope – and we are the messengers
Pope Francis Wednesday spoke about the hope that the Child Jesus brings at Christmastime, saying it is our duty to... Read more
Mission, synodality key themes in latest round of cardinal meetings
Pope Francis’ Council of Cardinals met for the 17th time this week, with synodality and the Church’s “missionary drive” forming... Read more
Ohio governor signs 20-week abortion ban, vetoes heartbeat bill
On Tuesday, Ohio Gov. John Kasich (R) signed a bill banning abortions performed after five months of pregnancy in most... Read more
Major religious freedom law might get a Christmas upgrade
After almost 20 years, a landmark religious freedom bill may finally be getting a big upgrade. Read more
Our Lady of Guadalupe asked to touch Trump's 'hardened heart'
Cardinal Norberto Rivera of Mexico City commended to Our Lady of Guadalupe the millions of migrants who have left behind... Read more
Religious leaders: sexual orientation laws threaten freedom
It’s time to end coercion against those who recognize marriage as a union of one man and one woman and... Read more
Muslims and Christians in Burma still face persecution, US officials warn
Rohingya Muslims in Burma, as well as Christians, face continued persecution, destruction of homes and places of worship, and threats... Read more
