Archive for January 24, 2018
Amid deadly protests, Pope Francis appeals for peace in DRC
At the end of the general audience Wednesday, Pope Francis spoke out against violence, particularly its escalation amid political protests... Read more
Confront the lies of 'fake news,' Francis says
In his message for the World Day of Social Communications, published Wednesday, Pope Francis said that in a world of... Read more
Pope decries religious persecution in meeting with Yazidis
Speaking to members of the Yazidi community, a religious minority which has been persecuted by the Islamic State, Pope Francis... Read more
Congolese cardinal denounces violent crackdown on protesters
After security forces killed at least six people participating in Church-organized protests this weekend, the Archbishop of Kinshasa has likened... Read more
Iraqi newborn rescued from near death, aid group reports
A newborn baby was sentenced to death after Iraqi tribal leaders discovered it had been conceived in rape committed by... Read more
Turpin abuse case prompts debate on homeschool oversight
A horrifying case of alleged child abuse in a large homeschooling family in California has sparked calls for more regulation... Read more
Cecile Richards reportedly stepping down from Planned Parenthood
Cecile Richards, who has served as president of Planned Parenthood since 2006, will soon step down from her position, two... Read more
Bishops pray for victims of school shootings in Texas, Kentucky
After two students opened fire at their high schools this week, bishops in the US have offered prayers and condolences... Read more
Frankfurt Church leader supports plan for same-sex blessings
A German bishop’s proposal that the Catholic Church could provide blessing ceremonies for gay couples, as well as divorced and... Read more
Crisis in Cameroon: Cardinal Tumi criticizes military violence
A Cameroonian cardinal has spoken out against the recent use of military violence in the country's Southwest Region against Anglophone... Read more
Satanic Temple sues to end Missouri pro-life laws
Pro-life laws in Missouri have drawn the ire of members of the Satanic Temple, which has filed a lawsuit claiming... Read more
Irish priest asks for back-up as demand for exorcisms rises 'exponentially'
An Irish priest and exorcist is asking the country's bishops for more support after noticing a dramatic increase in demonic... Read more
