Archive for November 18, 2019

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By Hannah Brockhaus

President of Vatican's financial watchdog authority ends term

The Vatican announced Monday that René Brüelhart, president of the Vatican’s Financial Information Authority (AIF) has ended a five-year term... Read more

Pope Francis aboard a flight from Italy to Ecuador July 5, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis calls use of nuclear weapons 'immoral' ahead of Japan trip

In a video message to the country of Japan Nov. 18, Pope Francis said he prays that the power of... Read more

Pope Francis meets with adherents to the Service for the Parish Cells of Evangelisation in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Nov. 18, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Witnesses better than initiatives in parish-based evangelization, Pope Francis says

Having a lot of parish initiatives is not the best way to reach people on a deeper level, Pope Francis... Read more

New York state capitol, Albany. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Lawsuit filed over latest New York abortion law

Several pro-life organizations in New York have sued the state over a law they say targets pro-life and religious employers,... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Chick-Fil-A sauces Christian charities

American fast-food chain Chick-Fil-A has announced that it will stop donating to two large faith-based charitable organizations after years of... Read more

Pope Francis is welcomed to the United Arab Emirates by Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, at the presidential palace, Feb. 4, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Pope, Abu Dhabi crown prince make joint commitment to improving health of the poor

In a joint statement signed Monday, Pope Francis and Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, committed... Read more

The dome of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, in Washington, DC. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Our Lady unites the divided into the faithful, Cordileone says

Mary unites all of God’s children, sparking conversions among those of different faiths, said Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco on... Read more

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Venerable Fulton Sheen to be beatified in December

The Diocese of Peoria announced Monday that Venerable Fulton Sheen will be beatified this December at the city's Cathedral of... Read more

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Washington DC drops bill to legalize sex trade

A bill to legalize the buying and selling of sex in Washington, DC, will not move forward after widespread opposition... Read more

Uyghurs at a mosque in Kashgar, Xinjiang, China, September 2010. ?w=200&h=150

China defends detention of Muslims in Xinjiang

The Chinese government is defending its policy of mass detention and re-education of Muslims in the country's northwest as an... Read more