Archive for November 15, 2019

Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, the day after a massive fire damaged parts of the roof and structure. ?w=200&h=150

Disagreements escalate over Notre-Dame rebuilding project

Tensions are reportedly running high between French authorities overseeing the rebuilding of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris, as they create plans... Read more

Pope Francis venerates the cross on Good Friday April 19, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis' message to those suffering 'at the foot of the cross'

Pope Francis told those who are sick and suffering Friday that the world needs their prayers.  Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Vatican delegation in Iran discuss human rights with Muslim leaders

A Vatican delegation traveled to Tehran this week to discuss opportunities for Catholics and Muslims to serve humanity together.  Read more

Pope Francis at the general audience in St. Peter Square, Feb. 22, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope’s private meetings in Thailand, Japan focus on ordinary people

Among Pope Francis’ scheduled meetings during next week’s visit to Japan and Thailand are a series of encounters with ordinary... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Ivanka Trump hails 'exciting' progress on paid family leave

Family leave is more than a women’s issue, it is a family issue, Ivanka Trump said Thursday.  Read more

A father and daughter are reunited near Saugus High School after a Nov 14. 2019 shooting. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Gomez prays for victims of California high school shooting

The Archbishop of Los Angeles has encouraged the community to pray for victims of a shooting at a high school... Read more

The Nassau County Courthouse in Mineola, N.Y. ?w=200&h=150

Rockville Centre diocese challenges Child Victims Act over due process

The Diocese of Rockville Centre filed a suit challenging New York's Child Victims Act on Tuesday, claiming it is barred... Read more

Bishop John Bura, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, who retired Nov. 15, 2019.?w=200&h=150

Ukrainian auxiliary bishop of Philadelphia retires at 75

The resignation of Bishop John Bura, an auxiliary bishop of the Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia, was accepted Nov. 15, five... Read more

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Court rules Daleiden's undercover videos caused 'substantial harm' to Planned Parenthood

A pro-life organization said that “justice was not done,” after federal court found that pro-life advocate David Daleiden’s Center for... Read more

The US capitol building. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

US House oversight committee hears testimony on abortion regulation

Members of the House Oversight and Reform Committee heard testimony Thursday on abortion from a new mother, as well as... Read more

Pope Francis visits a mobile medical clinic in St. Peter's Square Nov. 15, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis braves rain to visit homeless in St. Peter’s Square

On a rainy Friday in Rome, Pope Francis popped over to St. Peter’s Square to greet the poor and homeless... Read more

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US bishops and Knights of Columbus voice solidarity with Iraq, Lebanon

The U.S. bishops and the Knights of Columbus have professed their solidarity with the people of Iraq and Lebanon, telling... Read more