Archive for February 6, 2020
Bishops applaud school choice as Pence visits Catholic school
The U.S. bishops’ conference praised a Trump administration plan to expand school choice Wednesday, as Vice President Mike Pence paid... Read more
What Pope Francis told Tim Tebow
When he met Pope Francis at the Vatican Feb. 5, Tebow talked with the pope about his faith, and especially... Read more
Trump slams opponents, asks for votes at National Prayer Breakfast
President Donald Trump criticized his political opponents, touted strong economic numbers, and asked for votes at the National Prayer Breakfast on... Read more
Parolin: On McCarrick report release, Pope Francis has 'final word'
Pope Francis will make the final decision on when to publish a highly-anticipated report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Vatican... Read more
Syro-Malabar archdiocese opens sainthood cause of Vincentian founder
The cause for beatification of Father Varkey Kattarath, founder of the Vincentian Congregation, was opened Wednesday at a ceremony in... Read more
Hungarian government urges defense of persecuted Christians
The world must raise their voices and stand up for persecuted Christians, Hungarian State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted... Read more
Catholic leaders warn Philippine divorce bill lacks sufficient debate
Catholic leaders in the Philippines have voiced concern that a bill aiming to legalize divorce is progressing without significant debate. Read more
Death of indigenous Argentine children prompts plea against indifference
The head of an indigenous ministry team in Argentina has called on Catholics not to be indifferent to the plight... Read more
NGO releases 'Baker's Dozen' list of contributors to sexual exploitation
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has updated its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of mainstream companies or entities that it... Read more
Pompeo announces new alliance for religious freedom
A new International Religious Freedom Alliance with 27 member states was announced on Wednesday by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo. Read more
In Argentina, 400 grottos to be built for celebration of Virgin Mary
To commemorate the anniversary of a statue of the Virgin Mary being discovered in Argentina, 400 small grottos are being... Read more
Francis fills two episcopal vacancies in Chile left by sex abuse scandal
Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed bishops to the dioceses of Osorno and San Bartolomé de Chillán, both of which had... Read more
Legionaries of Christ elect new superior general
During its general chapter meeting in Rome, the Legionaries of Christ religious order has elected a new superior general to... Read more
