Archive for August 22, 2020

St. Vincent de Paul parish in Davenport, California, surrounded by an orange glow from an approaching fire. Photo provided by the Diocese of Monterey. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Wildfires wreaking ‘profound damage’ in multiple California dioceses

As wildfires rage across California, scorching more than 700,000 acres of land in multiple dioceses and killing at least four... Read more

A 12th-century baptismal font at Collegiate Church of St. Bartholomew, Liège, Belgium. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic Church in Belgium sees rise in adult baptisms

The Catholic Church in Belgium has reported a significant rise in adult baptisms. Read more

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JPII rose added to White House Rose Garden

A rose named for the late Pope St. John Paul II has been included in a renovation of the White... Read more

Pope Francis ordains 10 men to the priesthood May 7, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Detroit man thought he was a priest. He wasn't even a baptized Catholic

Father Matthew Hood of the Archdiocese of Detroit thought he became a priest in 2017. He hadn't even been baptized. Read more

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Planned Parenthood drops suit challenging Indiana ultrasound requirement

Planned Parenthood has agreed to drop a lawsuit against an Indiana law requiring an ultrasound for women prior to having... Read more