Archive for July 21, 2020
The Calix Society: How Catholics can grow in faith while recovering from addiction
The Calix Society serves as a way for Catholics undergoing a 12 Step program to integrate their faith into their... Read more
Pope Francis makes surprise visit to Vatican sports camp
Pope Francis made a surprise visit Monday to a sports camp for the children of Vatican employees. Read more
Hagia Sophia: Greek president appeals to Pope Francis to put pressure on Turkey
The president of Greece called Pope Francis Monday urging the pope to advocate for the preservation of the status quo... Read more
Vatican says Pope Francis did not intervene in Franco exhumation in Spain
The Vatican stated Tuesday that Pope Francis did not intervene in last year’s controversy over the exhumation of the body... Read more
Americans agree: abortion is not a 'desirable good'
A new abortion study has revealed the complexity of Americans’ views on abortion, and an openness to discussion. But among... Read more
Planned Parenthood acknowledges Margaret Sanger's 'racist legacy', continues abortions
The New York affiliate of the nation’s largest abortion provider said Tuesday it will remove the name of its founder,... Read more
24 states sue to block rule allowing doctors to object to transgender surgery
Two dozen state attorneys general are joining a lawsuit against the Trump administration, seeking to block a new rule that... Read more
Italian priest performs same-sex civil union ceremony
A priest has resigned as a parish pastor after he performed a same-sex civil union ceremony in the town hall... Read more
Catholic, Eastern Orthodox Churches to observe day of mourning for Hagia Sophia
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops said Tuesday that July 24 “is a Day of Mourning” for Hagia Sophia. The... Read more
Catholic wins right to 'last rites' in hospital ICU
A Catholic woman has won her case to have a priest visit her critically-injured husband at a Maryland hospital, it... Read more
Chinese Christians told to replace Christ with Mao or lose government support
Government authorities in Shanxi, China, have ordered people who receive government assistance to replace religious symbols in their homes, including pictures... Read more
As Richmond diocese marks 200 years, bishop calls for ‘new springtime’
Bishop Barry Knestout of Richmond, Virginia celebrated the 200th anniversary of the diocese with a call to reflect on grace... Read more
St. Junipero Serra could soon be removed from California county seal
A proposal to remove St. Junipero Serra from Ventura County’s official seal is unwarranted, and elected officials need to know... Read more
