Archive for May 3, 2017
The Green Pope isn't who you think it is.
There once was a Pope called “The Green Pope.” Read more
Papal visit completes anniversary celebrations, Fatima bishop says
After a whirlwind trip to Egypt last week, Pope Francis in just 10 days will head to Portugal for the... Read more
Diocese says 'ordination' of woman as Catholic priest not valid
A breakaway Catholic group is in the news for attempting to ordain a woman as a Catholic priest at a... Read more
After visit, Pope Francis says Egypt is a 'sign of hope'
On Wednesday Pope Francis recalled his recent visit to Egypt, saying that given its rich biblical and cultural history, the... Read more
Catholics desperate to save 9/11 chapel in New York
On September 11, 2001, Justine Cuccia was nine months pregnant when she watched in horror as two hijacked planes crash... Read more
Across education lines, US Christians share common religiosity
College educated Christians are more likely to be churchgoers than their less educated counterparts, and seem to show about the... Read more
Archbishop Niederauer remembered for his service to the Church
After battling lung disease, Archbishop Emeritus George H. Niederauer of San Francisco died May 2 at the age of 80... Read more
Why a spike in religious hate crimes should worry all of us
Civic and religious leaders this week addressed a disturbing rise in religious hate crimes in recent years, especially harassment and... Read more
US bishops support petition for religious freedom executive order
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Wednesday sent out a text message alert urging Catholics to sign a petition... Read more
Demolished cross in India sparks outrage among Catholics
Despite being located on private property, a 122 year-old cross was demolished late last month in a suburb of Mumbai,... Read more
