Archive for October 23, 2019

Pope Francis speaks at the general audience Oct. 23, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: Synodality brought pagans to 'reject idolatry'

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the first Christian evangelization of the pagans opened up “a very lively controversy” as the... Read more

Fr. Giacomoo Costa, S.J., communications secretary for the Amazon synod, speaks during a press briefing at the Holy See press office, Oct. 23, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Amazon synod final report an 'instrument', communications official says

As the Amazon synod nears a close, a communications official downplayed Wednesday the importance of the assembly’s final report, saying... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016 in the Zubik v. Burwell case. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Appeals court rules against Little Sisters' exemption from HHS mandate

Attorneys for the Little Sisters of the Poor reiterated their call for the U.S. Supreme Court to step in after... Read more

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Texas court favors woman seeking gender transition for 7 year-old son

A Texas jury this week ruled against a father who wants to block the hormonal gender transition of his 7-year-old... Read more

Andrew Bremberg speaks during a roundtable discussion on cyber safety and technology at the White House, March 20, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

New US rep to United Nations in Geneva hailed for pro-life beliefs

The Senate’s confirmation Tuesday of Andrew Bremberg as U.S. Representative to the UN in Geneva drew praise from a pro-life leader,... Read more

People attend a flash mob singing event outside Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui district in Hong Kong on October 23, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

As Hong Kong withdraws extradition bill, Catholic leaders call for inquiry into police tactics

Amid continued controversy surrounding large-scale political protests in Hong Kong, and fears of a crackdown by the Communist Chinese government,... Read more

Eileen O'Connor. Public domain.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Canonization cause opens for Australian woman who was a ‘champion’ of human dignity 

On Wednesday, Archbishop Anthony Fisher OP of Sydney announced the opening of the cause of canonization for Eileen O’Connor, a... Read more

Archbishop Cristophe Pierre speaks at the National V Encuentro in Grapevine, Texas, Sept. 20, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Decline in Hispanic Catholics a 'direct challenge' to the Church in the US

Last week’s Pew report revealed that Catholics are no longer a majority among U.S. Hispanics—a stark challenge to the Church... Read more