Archive for October 15, 2019
Historic Marian shrine in Florida elevated to national shrine
Bishop Felipe Estévez of St. Augustine announced Friday that the Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche has been elevated... Read more
Indian archbishop, parish priest killed in California car accident
Archbishop Dominic Jala of Shillong, India and Fr. Mathew Vellankal died in a car crash Oct. 10 during a visit... Read more
Pope Francis appoints new head of Vatican security
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed the second-in-command of Vatican security to head the City State's national police force, after the resignation... Read more
Vatican promotes 'smart rosary,' selling for $109
The Vatican promoted the launch of a ‘smart rosary’ bracelet Tuesday compatible with an iOS and Android app, which costs... Read more
Pope names members of drafting committee for Amazon synod final doc
Pope Francis Tuesday made four personal nominations of members to the group responsible for drafting the final document of the... Read more
New York will get statue of Mother Cabrini
The announcement comes two months after a New York City public arts program decided they would not build a statue... Read more
As Angola drought continues, Catholic Church calls for emergency declaration
As a severe drought continues to devastate regions of Angola, the Catholic Church in the country is asking the government... Read more
Newman scholar critiques Catholic universities
Catholic universities should try to do more than run an assembly line of information for students who never learn to... Read more
El Paso bishop encourages Catholics to overcome racism with acts of inclusion
Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso issued a pastoral letter Sunday reflecting on the area's history of racism and encouraging... Read more
US Secretary of State discusses international religious freedom threats
In a speech on Christian leadership Friday, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo highlighted international religious freedom threats, especially in... Read more
‘Life Empowers’: March for Life unveils 2020 theme
The 2020 March for Life will honor the centennial of women’s suffrage in the United States, promoting a pro-life message... Read more
Study finds fertility below replacement rate is 'new normal'
Fertility rates around the world are stalling at below the replacement level, a new study has shown, as countries with... Read more
'Transgender mandate' struck down by federal court
The Obama-era regulation would require most doctors throughout the country to perform gender-transition surgeries upon request, despite any conscience-based or prudential objections. Read more
In face of California fire, LA archdiocese expands fund for victims
As a large fire continue to burn in southern California, the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has expanded one of its... Read more
Missionary: Married priests in Amazon wouldn't get to the root of the problem
A South American missionary to Angola who is participating in the Amazon Synod at the invitation of the pope has... Read more
