Archive for July 3, 2018

Oura Church in Nagasaki, Japan. ?w=200&h=150

Once hidden, the history of Japanese Christianity gains UN recognition

Places of major importance for Japanese Christianity, including the Nagasaki basilica commemorating 26 Catholic martyrs, have been selected as UNESCO... Read more

Opening Mass for the synod of bishops on the family Oct. 8, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis names three new auxiliary bishops for Chicago

The Vatican announced Tuesday that Pope Francis has named three new auxiliary bishops for the Archdiocese of Chicago, appointing Fr.... Read more

A cross atop the seminary in Beit Jala, Palestine. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Christians an 'essential element of balance' in the Middle East

For two cardinals helping to organize Pope Francis' upcoming trip to Bari, the event is a chance to highlight not... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 2, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis asks Catholics to pray for their priests in July

In his latest prayer video, Pope Francis asked Catholics to dedicate the month of July to giving a spiritual gift... Read more

?w=200&h=150

Have questions on Humanae Vitae? Social media discussion offers answers

A month-long social media conversation on Pope Paul VI’s Humanae Vitae kicked off this week, facilitated by the Diocese of... Read more

Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes Solorzano of Managua speaks with ACI Prensa in Rome, June 2018.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Brenes: Peace in Nicaragua will come through dialogue, early elections

Cardinal Leopoldo José Brenes Solorzano of Managua believes the two month-long open conflict in Nicaragua will come to an end... Read more

?w=200&h=150

EWTN to air Fr. Capodanno documentary for 4th of July

EWTN Global Catholic Network will observe America's Independence Day with airings of Called and Chosen: Father Vincent R. Capodanno.  Read more

?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

LGBT 'action plan' should focus on virtue and chastity, author says

As the UK plans to ban conversion therapy as a result of a government-sponsored survey of LGBT people, a Catholic... Read more

?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Cheyenne diocese: sex abuse claims against retired bishop appear credible

Emeritus Bishop Joseph Hart has been credibly accused of sexually assaulting two boys after he became Bishop of Cheyenne in... Read more