Archive for January 22, 2018

 Pope Francis speaks aboard the papal plane from Lima, Peru to Rome Jan. 22, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Francis says comments on sexual abuse in Chile were 'not the best'

Aboard the papal plane from Lima to Rome Sunday, Pope Francis said that comments made to Chilean journalists Jan. 18... Read more

Pope Francis speaks aboard the papal plane from Lima, Peru to Rome Jan. 22, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: Final verdict on Sodalitium founder likely 'unfavorable'

On board the papal flight from Lima to Rome, Pope Francis said a final Vatican verdict on the founder of... Read more

Paula Podest and Carlos Ciuffardi, who were married by Pope Francis aboard a flight from Santiago to Iquique, Chile, Jan. 18, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Mid-air marriage was to avoid further delay, Pope Francis explains

Addressing concerns Monday about the pastoral implications of his witnessing a marriage aboard a plane while in flight, the Pope... Read more

Pope Francis speaks aboard the papal plane from Lima, Peru to Rome Jan. 22, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Full text of Pope Francis’ in-flight press conference from Peru

In a conversation with journalists on his return flight from Peru to Rome on Sunday, Pope Francis discussed the people... Read more

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Scholars decode one of the last fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls

The Dead Sea Scrolls, which are among the oldest extant biblical manuscripts, have been a topic of interest since they... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Mexico City Policy ensures US funds won't force 'abortion ideology,' backers say

One year ago, President Trump reinstituted and expanded the Mexico City Policy, widening a ban on funding for NGOs that... Read more

The 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Jan. 19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Roe anniversary observed as National Sanctity of Human Life Day

US President Donald Trump has proclaimed that Jan. 22, the anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which... Read more

Pro-life advocates at the 45th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. on January 19, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Commentary: Respect is pro-life

Last week, I attended the national March for Life in Washington, D.C. I have attended the march on several occasions... Read more

Pope Francis greets locals at the Nunciature in Lima, Peru on January 19, 2018.  ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Analysis: Did Cardinal O’Malley open a door to papal criticism from US bishops?

It is no secret that the pontificate of Pope Francis has been a challenge for Church leaders to navigate, and... Read more

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March for Life in Paris draws 40,000 despite heavy rain

Heavy rains did not deter huge crowds from gathering in the streets of Paris for the city’s March for Life... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Damascus bombing kills 9 in Christian districts

An estimated nine people were killed in a bombing on Monday afternoon in Damascus. The shelling targeted the Bab Touma... Read more

OneLife pro-life March 8 in LA, California on Jan. 23, 2016. Courtesy of the Archdiocese of LA.?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

OneLife LA event an opportunity to celebrate life, face culture of death

Thousands gathered in Los Angeles on Saturday for a rally and march supporting the dignity of every human life and... Read more