Archive for April 19, 2018

Pope Francis meets with monks of the Benedictine Confederation at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, April 19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Benedictines provide an 'oasis' of silence, Pope Francis says

Speaking to members of Benedictine communities in Rome Thursday, Pope Francis said the religious order provides a space for quiet... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia speaks at the Vatican, March 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput thinks you should read this young Catholic's letter

In a time of cultural confusion and challenge, youth need clarity and guidance from the Church – and failure to... Read more

Cardinal Reinhard Marx of Munich and Freising and Cardinal Rainier Woelki of Cologne in Rome, March 14, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Marx reportedly to speak to Pope Francis on intercommunion handout

The German bishops' conference has denied reports that the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith has rejected its planned... Read more

Michael Warsaw at a Communication Seminar in Rome, Italy, April 17-19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Catholic communicators urge greater respect in public discourse

This week, Catholic communicators gathered in Rome to discuss the need for more respectful dialogue in the public sphere, saying... Read more

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Appeals court blocks Ohio law defunding Planned Parenthood

An Ohio law which blocked federal taxpayer funding to Planned Parenthood clinics in the state was struck down by a... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Five things Catholics can do to support international religious liberty

At the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom Summit on Wednesday, Robert George shared five steps Catholics can take to... Read more

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How a new Utah law is promoting marriage prep classes

Utah is encouraging its citizens to better prepare for marriage by discounting the cost of marriage licenses for couples who... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Vietnamese pastor who was jailed for faith says it was 'God's gift to me'

After surviving six years of imprisonment and torture, Vietnamese pastor Nguyen Cong Chinh told CNA that prayer sustained him through... Read more