Archive for February 13, 2017

Opening Mass for the Assembly of Synod of the Bishops on the Family Oct. 3 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Amid controversy, council of cardinals backs Pope Francis

In the wake of several contentious events surrounding the Vatican recently, Pope Francis' advisory board in his ongoing reform of... Read more

Pope Francis says Mass at the chapel of Santa Marta house in the Vatican, Feb. 13, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Don't let small resentments turn into something worse, Pope Francis warns

Pope Francis on Monday spoke about what it means to kill your brother in your heart, which, may be something... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Trump drops Obama administration's transgender bathroom fight

President Donald Trump’s administration will stop fighting in court to implement the Obama administration’s transgender bathroom policy, leading to applause... Read more

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An Oregon bill could allow mentally ill patients to be starved

An Oregon bill on advanced medical directive rules could allow patients who suffer from dementia or mental illness to be... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Doctors who object to abortion need more legal protections, bishops say

Objectors to abortion need stronger conscience protections in federal law, the U.S. bishops have said in a letter to Congress... Read more

Amaro Pesquero and Josefa Rodríguez. Photo courtesy of Matrimonio.?w=200&h=150

This couple gave to persecuted Christians, and Pope Francis responded

Josefa Rodríguez and Amaro Pesquero were not expecting to receive a letter from Pope Francis.    Read more

Bruce Rauner, governor of Illinois, at the Genessee Theater in Waukegan, April 7, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Catholic group to Illinois governor: veto abortion funding bill

A Catholic advocacy group is warning the governor of Illinois that he will face massive political opposition if he signs... Read more