Archive for August 25, 2018

The OneLife March in Los Angeles, Calif., Jan. 23, 2016. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.?w=200&h=150

Dominican archdiocese to hold pro-life demonstration outside legislature

An archdiocese in the Dominican Republic is organizing a pro-life demonstration next month in front of the Palace of Congress... Read more

World Youth Day in Krakow, July 31, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

World Youth Day Cross and Marian Icon tour US

The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has organized a tour of of the official World Youth Day Cross and Marian... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to Irish authorities during a trip to Dublin Aug. 25. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

In Ireland, Pope Francis decries failure of bishops in abuse scandal

In Ireland on Saturday, Pope Francis said the anger of Catholics at bishops’ failure in response to the sexual abuse... Read more

Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark moderates a panel at the 2018 World Meeting of Families. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Tobin appointed to youth synod, USCCB confirms

The U.S. bishops’ conference has confirmed that Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark has been appointed by Pope Francis to participate... Read more

Pope Francis speaks to young married couples in Mary's Pro-Cathedral in Dublin Aug. 25, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope in Ireland: Parents are the first example of faith for children

The first place children learn the faith is in the home, following the good example of their parents, Pope Francis... Read more

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in St. Peter's Basilica on September 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis meets with abuse survivors in Ireland

Pope Francis met early Saturday evening with eight abuse victims in Ireland, during his visit to the country for the... Read more

Pope Francis addresses the Festival of Families at the 2018 World Meeting of Families. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Be a 'beacon of joy,' Francis tells families in Ireland

Pope Francis encouraged attendees at an evening festival for the World Meeting of Families to radiate joy into the world... Read more

The Knock Shrine. Public domain.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

What is the Knock Shrine that Pope Francis will visit in Ireland?

On Sunday, August 26, Pope Francis will become the second pontiff to visit the Knock Shrine. During his visit, the... Read more

Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò. ?w=200&h=150

Ex-nuncio accuses Pope Francis of failing to act on McCarrick's abuse reports

In an 11-page written testament, a former apostolic nuncio to the United States has accused several senior prelates of complicity... Read more

Cardinal Donald Wuerl. CNA file photo?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Wuerl denies he was informed of Vatican restrictions on McCarrick

Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington has denied a report that he was informed about restrictions apparently placed by the Vatican... Read more