Archive for June 29, 2018

Fr. Frank Phillips, C.R. ?w=200&h=150

By Carl Bunderson

Update: 'Exoneration' of St John Cantius founder 'without foundation'

UPDATE: Fr. Szarek reaffirmed June 29 that he accepts the Archdiocese of Chicago's decisions regarding Fr. Phillips. In a statement... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul June 29, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Don't be afraid of the cross – there is no glory without it

For Jesus, suffering and glory go hand in hand, Pope Francis said Friday, urging Christians not to fall into the... Read more

Pope Francis at a general audience June 22, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Belief in Christ cannot be reduced to a formula, Pope Francis says

The ability to know and have a relationship with the living Christ is both a mystery and a grace, something... Read more

2016 March for Life, Denver.?w=200&h=150

By Michelle La Rosa

Reversing Roe should be the beginning – not the end – for pro-lifers

The announcement of Supreme Court Justice Anthony Kennedy’s retirement has prompted elation from pro-life groups, who are hopeful that the... Read more

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Bishops weigh in on SCOTUS union case and workers' rights

A US Supreme Court decision striking down mandatory fees paid to public-sector unions undermines workers’ collective rights and can’t be... Read more

(L-R) South Sudan opposition leader Riek Machar, Uganda President Yoweri Museveni, Sudan President Omar al-Bashir and South Sudan President Salva Kiir at peace talks. ?w=200&h=150

Bishops cautiously hopeful as South Sudan declares permanent ceasefire

More than four-and-a-half years after a devastating civil war broke out in the world’s youngest country, a permanent ceasefire has... Read more

Mexican federal police in riot gear. ?w=200&h=150

Calls for peace and justice ahead of Mexico's general election

Various civil organizations in Mexico, including one dedicated to the philosophy of St. Thomas More, have urged politicians participating in... Read more

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LA archbishop on immigration: God calls us to speak out against injustice

At a Mass in honor of immigrants on June 24, Archbishop Jose Gomez of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles called... Read more