Archive for June 3, 2020
Better to engage WHO than leave, UN observer says
While President Donald Trump has threatened to withdraw the U.S. from the World Health Organization, a better strategy would be... Read more
Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd and for peace and justice in US
Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is praying for the soul of George Floyd and all victims of racism, adding... Read more
Assembly rejects ‘imposition’ of abortion regulations on Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland Assembly voted Tuesday in favor of a motion rejecting the “imposition” of abortion legislation by the Westminster... Read more
Pope Francis on what we can learn about prayer from Blaise Pascal
Pope Francis pointed to an experience of 17th-century mathematician and philosopher Blaise Pascal as an important testimony of how one... Read more
Vatican cardinal urges forgiveness, justice in response to George Floyd killing
Cardinal Peter Turkson on Wednesday decried the existence of racism around the world, urging people to seek justice and fraternity,... Read more
Vatican Museums offer free entry to Italian medical workers
The Vatican Museums announced Wednesday that it is offering free entry to medical workers in appreciation for their work on... Read more
Bishop says UK must 'safeguard fundamental freedoms' in Hong Kong
A bishop has urged the U.K. Government to defend “fundamental freedoms” in Hong Kong after the Chinese parliament approved a... Read more
German bishop calls for Rome synod to discuss German synod
The president of the German bishops' conference has called for a synod in Rome that would discuss resolutions of the... Read more
Madison diocese says it will sue over religious restrictions
Attorneys representing the Diocese of Madison sent a letter to Dane County and City of Madison officials on Wednesday, June... Read more
Pope Francis called Archbishop Gomez to express prayers after death of George Floyd
Pope Francis called the president of the U.S. bishops’ conference on Wednesday to convey his prayers and solidarity for Americans... Read more
Detroit archdiocese's parish restructuring aims for more than mergers
The Archdiocese of Detroit has announced a major restructuring process that could combine over 200 parishes into “family” groupings that... Read more
Racial justice is a pro-life issue, says leading pro-life legislator
Pro-life advocates must speak out in defense of all human life--including issues of racial justice and deaths at the hands... Read more
Delaware lifts controversial rules for reopening churches
The governor of Delaware has amended controversial restrictions on houses of worship after a local church threatened a lawsuit. Read more
Human rights groups decry effort to promote abortion in pandemic response
A total of 434 human rights organizations from 16 countries have released a manifesto condemning the push from external groups... Read more
Why this Spokane Catholic school is going classical
St. Charles Catholic School in Spokane, Washingon adds its name to a growing list of Catholic schools across the country... Read more
