Archive for October 4, 2019
Will the real St. Francis please stand up?
St. Francis of Assisi is widely known for his life of poverty and love of creation. But there’s a lesser-known... Read more
Supreme Court to hear Louisiana abortion law appeal
The Supreme Court will consider an abortion case this term after it announced on Friday that it will hear a... Read more
Amazon Synod: Ecological ritual performed in Vatican gardens for pope’s tree planting ceremony
Pope Francis witnessed an indigenous performance at a tree planting ceremony in the Vatican gardens Friday, during which people held... Read more
In Rome, outside voices offer contrasting opposition to Amazon synod
This week, two groups who say their voices are not often heard by Church leaders held events to speak out... Read more
New Zealand bishop resigns over 'unacceptable behaviour' with young woman
The Vatican announced Friday that Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of a bishop in New Zealand, following an investigation... Read more
Senators introduce bill requiring states to report abortion figures
The Ensuring Accurate and Complete Abortion Data Reporting Act of 2019 would make certain Medicaid family planning funds to states... Read more
EPA tells churches to cut mercury but says restrictions on power plants unnecessary
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is asking houses of worship to eliminate mercury products, while at the same time saying... Read more
In England, Christian doctor loses trans beliefs case
An employment tribunal in England stated Wednesday that a biblical view of sex and gender is “incompatible with human dignity”... Read more
Macau diocese angered by government light show on church ruins
A diocese in southern China expressed disappointment this week regarding a patriotic light-show that had been projected on the remains... Read more
Ruthenian women's community established as eparchial monastery
The Ruthenian Bishop of Parma last week erected Christ the Bridegroom Monastery as a female monastery sui iuris of eparchial... Read more
