Archive for December 16, 2019
Pope Francis urges 'community of solidarity' between young and old
The elderly are crucial in a society respectful of the rights of all, Pope Francis told leaders and members of Italy’s... Read more
New House bill targets religious persecution in Crimea
A bipartisan bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to hold Russia accountable for what Congressmen claim is the... Read more
Pittsburgh diocese announces next round of parish mergers
The Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced that next month 26 existing parishes will be merged into eight new parishes as... Read more
Mississippi governor: Legal fight for unborn children will head to Supreme Court
An effort to ban most abortions from 15 weeks into pregnancy will head to the U.S. Supreme Court, the Mississippi... Read more
Catholic homilies shortest of all denominations, study finds
A survey of more than 6,000 churches found that Catholic homilies were shorter on average than any Protestant denomination. Read more
Analysis: The Vatican's finance scandal, and faithful stewardship
The Vatican’s unfolding financial scandal has not yet led to action at the Vatican. To understand why, it’s important to... Read more
Analysis: Has Archbishop Paglia opened a new fight over 'accompaniment'?
Catholics hoping for a swift correction to Paglia’s insistence on the need to “accompany” someone committing assisted suicide may be... Read more
Dutch cardinal: Priests should 'speak clearly' on assisted suicide
A priest must say clearly to a person opting for assisted suicide or voluntary euthanasia that he is committing a... Read more
Short film portrays life of Venerable Augustus Tolton, former slave
EWTN will release Wednesday a short film on the early life of Venerable John Augustus Tolton - the first African... Read more
