Archive for October 16, 2018
Jesuit superior says pope is not the ‘chief’ of the Church- What did he mean?
Fr. Arturo Sosa Abascal, superior general of the Jesuits, said in an interview Monday that Pope Francis consciously calls himself... Read more
A synod summary from the Polish synod fathers – Oct 16
Education in values, the formation of young leaders, immigration, and the Christian ideal - these are some of the topics... Read more
Saginaw bishop dies after battle with lung cancer
Bishop Joseph Cistone died in his home Tuesday morning, the Diocese of Saginaw has reported. Read more
Brazilian bishop says basic synod theme is how to pass on the faith
Brazilian Archbishop Jaime Spengler said Tuesday he believes the question at the foundation of the Synod of Bishops’ debates so... Read more
Archdiocese confirms apparent murder of Mexican priest
The Archdiocese of Tijuana in northern Mexico has confirmed the death of Fr. Ímar Arturo Orta, who was allegedly murdered... Read more
Forty years later, Polish bishops revisit election of Pope John Paul II
The Polish bishops’ conference is celebrating the anniversary of the election of St. John Paul II. October 16 marks 40... Read more
Radical feminists attack church and town hall in Argentina
Radical feminists firebombed a town hall and spray painted a Catholic Church among other attacks during a women’s conference held... Read more
Catholic U. professor leads response to French president’s remark on large families
Following a comment by President Emmanuel Macron, in which he expressed skepticism that any well-educated woman would decide to have... Read more
'We need to show young people what holiness looks like' Gomez tells synod
Young people should look to the “saints of our times,” as models of holiness, Archbishop José Gomez told the Synod... Read more
In fight against hunger, Pope says ‘beautiful words’ must lead to collective action
Feeding the hungry requires combined action and political will to provide real help for the poor, Pope Francis has said. Read more
