Archive for March 22, 2018

World Youth Day in Krakow, July 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Where 'no religion' is default, a look at Europe's young Catholic minority

Young Catholics in Europe live in a culture where religious affiliation, church attendance, and regular prayer are generally at low... Read more

Sister Jean Dolores-Schmidt at the first round game of the NCAA Tournament in Dallas, TX., on Thursday, March 15, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Meet Sister Jean: 98-year-old nun and March Madness Twitter celebrity

In the first weekend of the March Madness tournament, the most tweeted-about person might not have been a basketball player,... Read more

Young people listen to Pope Francis at the Basilica of Saint Mary Major in Rome, April 8, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

US pre-synod delegates: Youth need authentic Catholic witnesses

The United States delegates to a pre-synod gathering in Rome this week have said they think young Catholics in the... Read more

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New documentary tells the story of L’Arche, Jean Vanier, and friendship

The French documentary “Summer in the Forest” depicts the lives of four disabled men and their unlikely friend: a philosopher... Read more

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Death penalty for drug dealers? Catholic group responds to federal memo

The Trump administration’s call for increased use of the death penalty in drug-related crimes will not address the root causes... Read more

Bishop Joseph Cistone. Courtesy of the Diocese of Saginaw.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Police search Michigan bishop’s home, citing lack of cooperation in sex abuse investigation

On Thursday, police in Saginaw, Michigan raided the home of Bishop Joseph Cistone, as well as the diocesan chancery and... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

US House passes spending bill which continues funding Planned Parenthood

The stopgap omnibus funding bill passed the House of Representatives on Thursday, despite heavy criticism from the US bishops and... Read more

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Lenten campaign invites fallen-away Catholics back to confession

Through an annual initiative called “The light is on for you,” dioceses throughout the U.S. have opened their doors to... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Amid political pressure, Nebraska works to prevent abortion funding

Following reports that some Title X funds have wrongly gone to abortion-related expenses, Nebraska is considering stronger budget restrictions, but... Read more