Archive for May 17, 2019
The next World Meeting of Families will focus on holiness in married vocation
The Vatican announced Friday that the next World Meeting of Families will focus on the vocation of married life as... Read more
‘Stand firm for life against the evil opposing it’ Kentucky governor says
Gov. Matt Bevin made the call during as states across the country continue to debate abortion related legislation. Read more
Pro-life activists call for acquittal of doctor who refused to perform abortion in Argentina
Pro-life advocates in Argentina have called for the acquittal of Dr. Leandro Rodríguez Lastra, whose trial started May 13 in... Read more
Pope Francis tells medical professionals to defend life
Pope Francis Friday encouraged medical professionals to defend and promote life, highlighting the practice of conscientious objection in today’s healthcare... Read more
Despite religious freedom concerns, House passes Equality Act
The House of Representatives passed the controversial Equality Act on Friday, amid heated opposition from those who argue it would... Read more
Venezuelan bishops say ending legislative immunity 'hijacks' democracy
The Venezuelan bishops’ conference has expressed opposition to a decision of the country’s Supreme Court, which has requested that legislative... Read more
Archbishop of Erbil: Is the US abandoning Christians at risk in Iraq?
Archbishop Bashar Warda, one of the leading voices on behalf of persecuted and displaced Christians in Iraq, released today an... Read more
Pope offers words of encouragement to African missionaries
Pope Francis spoke to African-based missionaries gathered at the Vatican on Friday, applauding their efforts to show compassion to the... Read more
Signatura: Geissler 'acquittal' came after formal process
The Vatican announced Friday that a former Curial official accused of sexual solicitation in the confessional was found not guilty... Read more
The ‘young man with a big, good heart’: STEM hero Kendrick Castillo laid to rest
On a warm Friday morning in May at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Littleton, Colorado, about 40 Knights of Columbus... Read more
