Archive for March 5, 2020

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By Mary Farrow

March for Martyrs aims to raise awareness of persecuted Christians

This May, For the Martyrs will host the first March for the Martyrs on May 9 in Long Beach, California.  Read more

Bishop Gregory Hartmayer, archbishop-elect of Atlanta. CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Savannah, GA's Bishop Gregory Hartmayer to lead Atlanta archdiocese

Pope Francis Thursday appointed Bishop Gregory Hartmayer of Savannah to be the next archbishop of Atlanta, Georgia.  Read more

Chicago, Illinois/USA - March 2, 2020: A sign for early voting in the primary elections. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

'Ground Zero for pro-life Democrats': The fight for Dan Lipinski's seat

As national pro-abortion groups pour money into a Chicago primary race to unseat one of the last pro-life Democrats in... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Theologians say there is ‘doubt’ of sacramentality in marriages between ‘baptized non-believers’

The International Theological Commission this week published a study into the question of whether two “baptized non-believers” can contract sacramental... Read more

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Mary McAleese writes to Pope Francis over Jean Vanier

The former Irish president told the pope she could leave the Catholic Church if the Holy See is found to... Read more

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'Be truly Christians and good citizens' Pope tells Chinese Catholics

In a video released on Thursday by Vatican Media, Pope Francis announced that his prayer intention for the month of... Read more

Pope Francis takes a selfie with members of the International Eucharistic Youth Movement in the Vatican's Paul VI Hall, Aug. 7, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope's message to youth: Don't let your cell phone distract you from reality

Pope Francis is asking youth to wake up from the deadening static of staring at a cell phone to encounter... Read more

Then-Archbishop Blase Cupich of Chicago at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Sept. 2, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

'We must be humble', Cardinal Cupich says as 'Vos estis' task force begins work

After being named to the Vatican’s task force for the protection of minors against sexual abuse, Cardinal Blase Cupich of... Read more

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Mississippi bill would ban abortions on basis of sex, race, genetic abnormality

A bill has been introduced in the Mississippi legislature to prohibit abortions being performed because of race, sex, or genetic... Read more

Pope Francis with Peter Lombardi at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, March 28, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

‘Heart of hospitality’ best way for Catholic parishes to serve the disabled

How can parishes be welcoming to people with disabilities, and form them in the Catholic faith?  Read more