Archive for October 22, 2018
Synod bishop: 'John Paul II guided me through my youth'
On the feast of Saint John Paul II, one synod bishop reflected on how the Polish pope inspired generations of... Read more
'What is a youth?' A synod glossary
The 15th ordinary Synod of Bishops is meeting now to discuss young people, the faith, and vocational discernment. Many have... Read more
HHS considers defining sex based on birth, genetics
The Trump administration is considering reshaping some federal policies to define gender according to a person’s biology and genitalia, according... Read more
Cardinal Parolin: For Paul VI, ‘Humanae vitae’ had to be pastoral
When drafting Humanae vitae, Pope St. Paul VI showed pastoral concern while emphasizing doctrinal clarity, the Vatican’s secretary of state... Read more
Guard slain outside Mexican cardinal's home
An auxiliary policeman was shot and killed Sunday defending the home of Cardinal Norberto Rivera, the retired Archbishop of Mexico... Read more
Nigeria's VP says religious leaders have impeded anti-corruption work
Nigeria’s vice president accused “religious leaders” of impeding efforts to rid the country of corruption ahead of a February election... Read more
Nikki Haley praises ‘everyday miracles’ of Church despite abuse crisis
Ambassador Nikki Haley used her speech at the annual Al Smith dinner in New York City to acknowledge the Church’s... Read more
Chilean court denies media report of verdict in Karadima lawsuit
The president of an appeals court in Chile has denied reports that the court will order the Archdiocese of Santiago... Read more
U.S. attorney for D.C. announces federal hotline for victims of clergy sex abuse
Following the launch of a federal investigation into several Catholic dioceses last week, federal prosecutor Jessie K. Liu has announced... Read more
Priest and key witness in nun rape case found dead
A priest who had been a key witness in the charge of rape against Bishop Franco Mulakkal of Jullundur died... Read more
