Archive for January 8, 2017

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Is a Christian pastor facing trumped-up charges in Sudan?

Charges have been dropped against one Christian pastor in Sudan, but another pastor could face execution for what his defenders... Read more

Pope Francis baptizes a baby in the Sistine Chapel Jan. 10, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to parents: teach your children the faith by example

Pope Francis Sunday baptized 28 babies during Mass in the Sistine Chapel, reminding parents that by asking for the Sacrament... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

The homeless need urgent prayers in cold winter months, Pope says

On Sunday Pope Francis announced that his “urgent” prayer for the month of January is for all those who live... Read more

Pope Francis kisses a young child during a special meeting with sick children in New York City, Sept. 25, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Although trips can be tiring, Pope says people make the effort 'worth it'

In a new interview published Sunday, Pope Francis said that though his many papal trips are often very tiring, both... Read more

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 Virginia Catholic bishops urge Gov. Youngkin to veto contraception mandate bills

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims in St. Peter's Square gathered for his weekly general audience on April 3, 2024.

This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of May

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Kansas legislature enacts four pro-life bills over governor’s vetoes 

The Knights of Columbus announced the selection of this icon of St. Joseph holding the Child Jesus as the centerpiece of this year's KofC prayer program.

The story behind the feast of St. Joseph the Worker

Jimmy Lai at a Hong Kong protest

Hong Kong criticizes U.S. bill to rename street in honor of imprisoned human rights defender

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Chaplains in public schools? Florida’s Catholic bishops ‘pleased’ by new law

Captain (Father) Daniel Mode — who remains a priest in good standing — has been reassigned to an “administrative position” in the US Navy Chief of Chaplains Office, according to the Archdiocese for Military Services, USA.

Coast Guard chaplain reassigned after failure to report on sexual misconduct case

Lara Al-Sayegh, a Catholic from Gaza, collapsed and died of heatstroke as she and her mother tried to leave Gaza and find safe haven in Egypt on April 24, 2024. The 19-year-old lived in northern Gaza and the family had already lost their father and husband when he died at Gaza's Latin Holy Family Church due to a lack of adequate medical care.

19-year-old Catholic woman dies attempting to flee Gaza with her mother

Pope Francis receives a baby for a blessing as pilgrims gather in St. Peter’s Square for the pope’s general audience on Wednesday, April 10, 2024.

Armed New York resident arrested in St. Peter’s in Rome was on ‘Most Wanted’ list

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Bishops: New Biden HHS Obamacare rule advances ‘ideological view of sex’

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