Archive for May 2, 2019
Right to life a 'core value' of newly-launched Irish political party
The leader of a new political party that spans both Ireland and Northern Ireland promised to uphold the right to... Read more
Zimbabwean bishops reportedly approve beatification cause of lay missionary
The bishops' conference of Zimbabwe approved Wednesday the opening of the cause for canonization of John Bradburne, a lay missionary... Read more
Pope Francis: 'The common good has become global'
Pope Francis called on nations to work toward a global common good Thursday, particularly in confronting climate change, human trafficking,... Read more
Public Masses suspended for second week in Sri Lanka
Following terrorist attacks and ongoing threats to safety, Masses will be suspended in the Archdiocese of Colombo for a second... Read more
Venezuelan National Guard attacks church during Mass
Members of the Venezuelan National Guard attacked a Catholic church in San Cristobal Wednesday, amid nationwide protests against the government... Read more
Equality Act advances amid warnings over religious freedom
The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has approved a controversial equality bill paving the way for a full vote on... Read more
Analysis: Serious and unserious allegations of papal heresy
Despite the recent open letter’s strident claims, the arguments advanced by its authors do not appear to make a legal,... Read more
Kansas legislators fail to override veto of abortion pill reversal law
By a single vote, the Kansas legislature failed to override a governor’s veto of a bill requiring doctors who administer... Read more
Catholic Relief Services aids cyclone-stricken nothern Mozambique
Catholic Relief Services is appealing for additional aid after Cyclone Kenneth struck northern Mozambique last week, the second such storm... Read more
Catholic Charities defends serving teen trafficking victims without abortion
Catholic Charities of the East Bay (CCEB) in California is remaining firm in its conviction against referring teenage victims of... Read more
