Archive for February 16, 2017

Fr. Alberto Gaton. Photo courtesy of Fr. Alberto Gaton.?w=200&h=150

Meet the priest who has helped rescue thousands on the Mediterranean Sea

Father Alberto Gaton is the chaplain of a Spanish ship that combats human trafficking by rescuing people in the Mediterranean... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

How should the US react to human rights abuses in Ethiopia?

One member of Congress is hoping for a “serious policy review” by the Trump administration of the United States' relationship... Read more

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At the Mexico border, Catholic bishops unite for migrants

Along the U.S.-Mexico border, Catholic bishops of both countries stressed the right of people to migrate and the need for... Read more

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Messages from alleged Denver visionary not approved by Church

New claims that messages from alleged visionary Charlie Johnston have been approved by the Church are false, the Archdiocese of... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

House votes to allow states to deny funding to Planned Parenthood

The House voted Thursday to allow states to choose not to fund Planned Parenthood and other abortion providers with federal... Read more

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How this couple has stayed married (and in love) for 75 years

Eulogio Martínez and Martina Abian are 100 and 95 years-old, respectively.  Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Christian florist loses religious liberty case, will appeal to US Supreme Court

A Washington state florist must pay fines and legal costs for conscientiously objecting to serving a same-sex wedding, as the... Read more

Cardinal Raymond Burke at EWTN studio in Rome during the Canonization of Pope St. John Paul II and Pope St. John XXIII. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Burke sent to Guam to oversee sex abuse trial

The Vatican has sent Cardinal Raymond Burke to Guam to act as presiding judge at the trial of Archbishop Anthony... Read more

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War begins in the heart and ends in the world, Pope Francis says

Pope Francis warned in his homily Thursday that envy, greed, and hate in the heart will breed war, violence, and... Read more