Archive for February 13, 2020

St. John Paul II in St. Peter's Basilica, March 25, 1983. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis on St. John Paul II: 'I learned from him'

In a newly published book, Pope Francis answers questions about himself and St. John Paul II, saying he learned the... Read more

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Catholic lawyer grilled on contraception during House hearing

A Democratic congressman grilled a Catholic female law professor on her beliefs about contraception during a congressional hearing for a... Read more

Coats of arms on display in the Cathedral of St. Matthew, Washington, after the removal of the arms of Theodore McCarrick. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Gregory orders McCarrick's coat of arms removed from Washington cathedral

A display in the cathedral has now been altered so that there is no gap between the arms of current... Read more

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Connecticut students sue over trans-athlete school policy

Three female high school athletes have sued over a Connecticut policy allowing males identifying as females to compete in girls’... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Senate to vote on 2 pro-life laws

The Senate will soon vote on two key pieces of pro-life legislation to protect infants surviving abortions and unborn children... Read more

Pope Francis ordains a priest in St. Peter's Basilica, April 26, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Francis 'would be disappointed' by focus on priestly ordination of married men

The Archbishop of Armagh said Thursday that the pope's apostolic exhortation on the Amazon was foremost a call to preserve... Read more

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Lay seminary prof in Buffalo charged with cyberstalking investigative reporter

The FBI in Buffalo has arrested a lay, adjunct seminary professor who is accused of making a death threat against a... Read more

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Virginia bishops join second annual state March for Life

Bishop Michael Burbidge opened the rally with a prayer, and thanked the members of the state’s Senate and House of... Read more

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International pro-life group says pro-choice bias fueled investigative report

Heartbeat International, a pro-life group that operates or supports crisis pregnancy centers throughout the world, said a recent investigative report... Read more

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After priest says pedophilia 'doesn't kill anyone,' Bishop Tobin responds

Rhode Island’s Catholic bishop has responded to controversy over a series of remarks from a priest in his diocese, which... Read more

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Catholics leaders in US call for nationwide limit on payday loan interest

Catholics in the US are pushing for a national, bipartisan bill that would limit the interest rate on payday and... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

More wives, fewer penalties? Utah debates partial decriminalization of polygamy

The Utah Senate will consider a bill that would partially decriminalize polygamy after a state senate committee passed it unanimously,... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

On transgenderism: Common ground, and real differences, between Catholics and radical feminists

In their efforts to teach the truth in the face of the transgender ideology, Catholics are finding an unlikely ally:... Read more