Archive for April 6, 2017

Pope Francis with a statue of Our Lady of Fatima at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican approves special Fatima feast day for the Traditional Latin Mass

The Vatican office which governs the use of the extraordinary form of the Roman rite has given priests permission to... Read more

  Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Philly archbishop praised for revamping city's Catholic schools

Catholic schools in Philadelphia have seen a revitalization in finances and quality of education thanks to the initiative of Archbishop... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Priest who met three saints named auxiliary bishop of Seattle

On Thursday, the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has chosen Msgr. Daniel H. Mueggenborg, a priest of the Diocese of... Read more

Priests celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver, Jan. 17, 2105. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Catholic Church grows as Americas, Europe trail in priestly vocations

According to Vatican statistics released Thursday, the Church in the Americas lags behind globally when it comes to the number... Read more

Pope Francis arrives at Rebibbia prison in Rome for the Holy Thursday Mass, April 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis will visit a prison on Holy Thursday

This Holy Thursday, Pope Francis will wash the feet of prison inmates and say Mass at their penitentiary.  Read more

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On immigration, 'sanctuary' is not the ultimate solution, bishop says

Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez of Denver didn’t tell a group of Hispanic parishioners at St. Mary Parish in Greeley, Colo.,... Read more

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In Aleppo, Christians find protection in the world's prayers

The attitude of Christians in Aleppo seems to have improved since Syrian government forces re-took the city, and they believe... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Irish abortion group returns Soros money – but big questions linger

Facing legal scrutiny over foreign funding of efforts to fight Ireland’s anti-abortion law, a pro-abortion rights group has returned a... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

US leaders tell persecuted believers: 'You are not alone'

Religious freedom advocates at the United States capitol on Thursday sent a message of solidarity to all those imprisoned or... Read more