Archive for April 16, 2018

Archbishop Stefan Soroka, who resigned as Archbishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia April 16, 2018.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Ukrainian Archbishop of Philadelphia retires for health reasons

Pope Francis on Monday accepted the resignation for medical reasons of Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia.... Read more

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Benedict XVI celebrates 91st birthday with his brother

Benedict XVI turned 91 on Monday, celebrating “with his brother Georg in a calm and familiar climate,” according to a... Read more

Fr. Varghese Payyappilly. Public Domain.?w=200&h=150

Syro-Malabar priest among sainthood causes advanced by pope

Pope Francis has approved the advancement of the causes of eight Servants of God, all priests and religious, including Fr.... Read more

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Christian leaders in Guernsey: Provide care for the vulnerable, not assisted suicide

Christian leaders on the Channel Island of Guernsey have united to author an open letter opposing assisted suicide legislation which... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Exorcism course to study link between porn and demonic influence

An annual exorcism course offered to priests in Rome aims to open the dialogue on what degree of demonic influence... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

US promises $16 million to aid Venezuelan refugees

As the humanitarian crisis in Venezuela deepens, U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announced that the United States will provide nearly... Read more

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English bishop calls for 'new forms of witness' by the People of Life

Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth has encouraged Catholics, as the “people of life”, to be positive and confident in sharing... Read more