Archive for January 21, 2019

USCCB president Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston. ?w=200&h=150

Bishops ‘encouraged’ by Trump proposal for Dreamers, urge permanent solution

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has responded cautiously to President Donald Trump’s proposal to extend protections for those... Read more

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After Covington Catholic students caught in social media maelstrom, fuller picture emerges

A wave of media attention engulfed this weekend a group of students who attended last week’s annual March for Life... Read more

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Martin Luther King Jr hailed as an example of 'artisans of peace'

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston has called civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. an exemplar of the “artisans of... Read more

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Mexico's bishops pray for the scores killed by pipeline blast

The bishops of Mexico have offered prayers and condolences following Friday's explosion of a fuel pipeline which killed at least... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

5 things to know about World Youth Day 2019

Five things you need to know about World Youth Day 2019  Read more

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Nigerian bishops call for fair elections, warn against selling votes

As the Nigerian presidential election approaches, the Catholic Bishop’s Conference in the country emphasized the importance of electoral honesty and... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

What is happening with the Sistine Chapel Choir?

With a motu proprio released Jan. 19, Pope Francis put the Sistine Chapel Choir under the administration of the Office... Read more

The University of Notre Dame's Main Building, which houses the murals which will soon be "covered by woven material consistent with the décor". ?w=200&h=150

Notre Dame to cover prominent Columbus murals

A series of murals depicting Christopher Columbus' life and exploration displayed at the University of Notre Dame will be covered... Read more