Archive for August 23, 2017
A brief history of the Catholic Church's fight against racism
Catholic bishops from around the country recently condemned the white nationalism at rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia. Read more
Iraqi Christians still need America's help, former congressman says
A recent trip to Iraq drove home the perilous state of Christians and Yazidis there, a former US Congressman from... Read more
Could the canonization of Bl. Pier Giorgio happen next year?
Ahead of the 2018 synod on youth in Rome, a group of Catholic young people are asking for testimonies and... Read more
For Christians, life always has meaning – even when it's hard, Pope says
On Wednesday, Pope Francis said going through life downcast as if it has no meaning is not the attitude of... Read more
US bishops create Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism
In the wake of the recent white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville, the U.S. bishops have announced that they are establishing... Read more
Parolin, Kirill: we have reached a 'new stage' in Church relations
After a joint meeting during Cardinal Pietro Parolin's visit to Russia this week, both he and Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill... Read more
Chilean court sidesteps constitution, paves way for legal abortion
A Chilean court ruled this week in favor of a controversial bill that allows abortion in some cases, against the... Read more
Catholic leaders decry brutal police killings in Philippines
As police and vigilante killings continue under President Rodrigo Duterte’s brutal campaign against illegal drugs, Catholic leaders in the Philippines... Read more
