Archive for October 2, 2019
Pope Francis appoints Maltese bishop pro-secretary general of Synod of Bishops
The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis has nominated Maltese Bishop Mario Grech pro-secretary general of the Synod of Bishops... Read more
Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit is essential to evangelization
Guidance by the Holy Spirit is integral to sharing the Gospel with others and bringing them to Christ, Pope Francis... Read more
At Vatican, Secretary Mike Pompeo highlights Chinese religious freedom violations
U.S. Secretary of State Michael Pompeo spoke out Wednesday about China’s religious freedom violations during a visit to the Vatican. Read more
Judge halts Georgia heartbeat bill from coming into force
A federal judge on Tuesday halted Georgia’s “heartbeat bill” abortion ban from going into effect. Read more
Cardinal Ouellet defends priestly celibacy ahead of Amazon synod
Cardinal Marc Ouellet, prefect of the Congregation for Bishops, presented a book Wednesday arguing that in the face of challenges,... Read more
Italian bishops defend crucifixes in school classrooms
The Italian bishops conference have condemned a proposal from Italy’s education minister that crucifixes should be removed from public school classrooms. Read more
After Vatican raid, 5 officials and employees suspended
An Italian news magazine has reported that five Vatican employees have been suspended following an Oct. 1 raid of offices... Read more
Burkina Faso Jesuit is the first African to win prestigious Ratzinger Prize
A Jesuit priest from Burkina Faso has made history as the first African to win the prestigious Ratzinger Prize, which... Read more
'Undisguisedly indifferent': Bridgeport diocese issues report on its own abuse record
An investigative report on decades of clergy sexual abuse in the Diocese of Bridgeport was published on Tuesday, highlighting failures... Read more
Notre Dame students disturbed by anti-Catholic rhetoric
Students and observers are reacting to a hand-painted sign, posted outside an academic hall at the University of Notre Dame,... Read more
Abortion 'mega-clinic' to open in Illinois after Missouri restrictions
Planned Parenthood announced Wednesday the opening of an 18,000 square foot, $7 million “mega” abortion clinic in southern Illinois, just... Read more
Kansas lawmakers consider pro-life change to state constitution
The Kansas legislature is attempting to force a statewide referendum on abortion after the state’s Supreme Court declared it a... Read more
Burmese cardinal laments religious leaders' silence over violence
Cardinal Charles Maung Bo of Yangon has decried Burma's ongoing violence, and encouraged religious leaders to raise their voices in... Read more
