Archive for October 19, 2018

A Yemeni man holds a rifle in Aden, Sept. 14, 2006. ?w=200&h=150

Without Yemen ceasefire mass starvation looms, critics say

The possibility of mass starvation in Yemen continues as a military engagement over a major port city could block food... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Vigano letter responds to Cardinal Ouellet's charge of rebellion against pope

In a new testimony Friday, Archbishop Carlo Vigano charged that Pope Francis has been negligent in his responsibilities to the... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

World Mission Sunday to highlight that youth can evangelize too

As the Church prepares to celebrate World Mission Day on Sunday, the head of the Vatican’s evangelization congregation said the... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

With city support, Baltimore parish will issue IDs to undocumented parishioners

A Baltimore Catholic parish announced that it will begin issuing parish identification cards, with the goal of making undocumented immigrants... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Neutrality on assisted suicide is the wrong prescription, Catholic doctors say

The American Academy of Family Physicians has taken a neutral position on assisted suicide and will lobby the American Medical... Read more

Prayer garden damaged by Hurricane Michael at St. John the Evangelist Parish in Panama City, Fla. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

How a Panama City parish is helping after Hurricane Michael

This is the story of a hurricane. Or, at least, the story of one Catholic parish trying to help, in... Read more

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

By Christine Rousselle

Are you ready for the March for Life? Organizers announce 2019 theme

The theme of the 2019 March for Life will be “Unique From Day One: Pro-Life is Pro-Science,” March for Life... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Polish priest, martyr and hero: Remembering Fr. Jerzy Popiełuszko

When Communist officials kidnapped and killed Father Jerzy Popiełuszko, they likely did not intend to help create a Polish hero,... Read more

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Nepal says 'no' to online porn

Nepal has introduced a ban on pornography as part of a government initiative to stem the country’s high rate of... Read more