Archive for November 1, 2018

US bishops and Sister Norma Pimentel at the Catholic Charities Immigrant Respite Center in McAllen Texas, July 1, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Border dioceses prepare to aid migrants heading to U.S. in caravans

Catholic agencies along the U.S.-Mexico border are bolstering refugee aid efforts as thousands of people in multiple migrant caravans continue... Read more

Pope Francis smiles during an encounter in St. Peter's Square Oct. 14, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope on All Saints' Day: Live for heaven, not the world

If a Christian wants to reach heaven, he or she should ask themselves if they are living for the pleasures... Read more

Bishops from across the United States take part in the USCCB's Fall General Assembly in Baltimore on November 11, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Archbishop McCarrick and 'Dallas 2'

Nov. 13 will mark sixteen years since Cardinal Bernard Law and then-Cardinal Theodore McCarrick addressed the U.S. bishops’ conference on... Read more

The flag of Chile. ?w=200&h=150

Karadima victims file complaint against Cardinal Errázuriz

Three victims of former Chilean priest Fernando Karadima filed a complaint last week against Cardinal Francisco Javier Errázuriz Ossa, accusing... Read more

Taj Mahal seen from Agra, India. ?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

India blocks 800 websites, reviving 2015 porn ban

After Nepal banned thousands of pornographic websites last month, India has resurrected its internet pornography ban, blocking more than 800... Read more

Photo courtesy of the Norbertine Fathers of St. Michael's Abbey.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Norbertines launch digital library from their California abbey

On any typical weekend, the white cassock-clad priests of the Norbertine order from St. Michael’s Abbey in southern California preach... Read more

?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Trump’s plan for birthright citizenship flawed, says Catholic U law professor

A plan floated by President Donald Trump to end “birthright citizenship” through an executive order is likely unconstitutional, according to... Read more

?w=200&h=150

By Perry West

Philadelphia foster families continue fight for Catholic Social Services

Foster parents in Philadelphia will be in court next week, asking a judge to allow a Catholic agency to continue... Read more