Archive for August 3, 2017

The Church of the Savior on Blood in Saint Petersburg. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Why Cardinal Parolin's trip to Russia matters

The Vatican Secretary of State's visit to Russia later this month comes at a crucial juncture for the country, and... Read more

The Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia, July 28, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Will Democrats’ future include pro-lifers? The debate continues.

A leading Democratic Party campaigner has signaled openness to pro-life candidates, continuing months of controversy over the party’s future.  Read more

Catholic media representatives at a January 2015 workshop in Lilongwe, Malawi. ?w=200&h=150

Malawi's government encourages local Catholic media

Mawali's information, communication and technology ministry praised the country's Catholic media this week for their evangelization efforts as part of... Read more

Fourth degree Knights of Columbus in procession at a military ceremony in Lourdes, wearing the uniform in use from 1940-2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Knights of Columbus 'modernize' Fourth Degree uniforms

The classic ceremonial hats and capes of Fourth Degree members of the Knights of Columbus that you may have seen... Read more

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Canadian robot spider on cathedral spawns Twitter fame

On July 27, an enormous spider was seen descending from the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario.  Read more

Fr. Antonio Spadaro, S.J., editor in chief of La Civilta Cattolica. ?w=200&h=150

Civilta Cattolica inspired counterproductive debate, American critics say

A prominent Jesuit publication’s essay on American religion and politics continues to provoke responses from critics concerned its two authors... Read more

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Over half of UK women who sought abortion last year used contraceptives

Recent statistics show that more than half of women seeking abortions in Britain last year were using at least one... Read more

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Priest stabbed during Mass at Mexico City cathedral dies in hospital

Father José Miguel Machorro, who was stabbed in the neck and torso mid-May at the conclusion of Mass at the... Read more

President Trump announces the introduction of the RAISE Act with Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark. (left), and Sen. David Perdue, R-Ga., at the White House, Aug. 2, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Proposed legal immigration limits draw strong criticism from US bishops

A Senate proposal for immigration limits backed by President Donald Trump would hurt family unity and exclude too many vulnerable... Read more