Archive for August 8, 2019
St. Dominic, a dog, and divine fire
The first image to greet visitors to the basilica containing the tomb of St. Dominic in Bologna, Italy is a... Read more
In Argentina, Catholic priests face trial for deaf children's sexual abuse
The trial has begun for two Catholic priests and a former employee allegedly involved in sexual abuse of 10 students... Read more
Panamanian bishops ask for humane, respectful domestic immigration reform
The standing committee of the Panamanian bishops' conference has expressed its concern over a migration reform bill, asking that it... Read more
Guam archdiocese faces more than 200 lawsuits amid bankruptcy
The Archdiocese of Agaña is facing dozens of lawsuits related to clerical sexual abuse, and is encouraging any other alleged... Read more
Knights of Columbus convention aims to promote unity through solidarity
Echoing the theme of unity, the Knights of Columbus are launching new efforts to forge ties with the neglected and... Read more
Amid extreme flooding in Pakistan, Catholic volunteers step up
A 52-year-old Caritas volunteer helped rescue more than two dozen families from a recent flood in Karachi, Pakistan. Read more
What the Church does - and does not - teach about gun control
Jordan Anchondo and her husband, Andre were shopping for school supplies for their five-year-old last Saturday morning at a Walmart... Read more
Catholic Church in Wisconsin opposes bill attacking seal of confession
Two bills were announced in Wisconsin this week intended to protect victims of child sexual abuse. The Catholic Church in... Read more
