Archive for January 23, 2017

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square during the Wednesday general audience on May 22, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Mafia crime is 'radically opposed' to the Gospel, Pope says

Frequently an outspoken critic against organized crime, Pope Francis again came out with harsh words for those involved in the... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

San Antonio's new auxiliary has a specialty in spiritual direction

On Monday, the Vatican announced that Msgr. Michael J. Boulette, founder of an organization dedicated entirely to giving spiritual direction... Read more

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President Trump restores pro-life Mexico City Policy

On Monday, President Donald Trump reinstated the Mexico City Policy, an international pro-life regulation that is generally seen as an... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Cardinal Wuerl prays for unity at Inaugural Prayer Service

Religious leaders gathered in prayer for the country and the Trump administration on Saturday, continuing a decades-old tradition of national... Read more

Pro-lifers participate in the Women's March on Washington, Jan. 21, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Pro-lifers carve space for themselves at Women’s March

Amid signs proclaiming “Keep Your Rosaries Off My Ovaries,” “#IstandWithPlannedParenthood”, and a host of other homemade posters ranging from the... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Poll: 6 in 10 Americans favor 20-week abortion ban

Ahead of the 44th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. a survey shows a “consensus” favoring a 20-week abortion... Read more

Monsignor Fernando Ocariz, who was elected Prelate of Opus Dei Jan. 23, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Monsignor Ocariz confirmed as new prelate of Opus Dei

Pope Francis on Monday confirmed the election of Monsignor Fernando Ocariz Braña as Prelate of Opus Dei. The priest becomes... Read more