Archive for January 18, 2021
Death of pro-life icon on MLK's day is "fitting," family says
The passing of pro-life icon Joseph M. Scheidler, 93, former National Director of the Pro-Life Action League on Martin Luther... Read more
Lawyer confirms ex-nuncio to France will not appeal court verdict
Archbishop Luigi Ventura will not appeal his suspended 8-month prison sentence for sexual assault, his lawyer has confirmed. Read more
Australian Catholic Archbishop Philip Wilson dies unexpectedly at age 70
The Australian Archbishop Philip Wilson died unexpectedly on Sunday at the age of 70. Read more
Vatican says trial of Italian woman for alleged embezzlement will begin soon
The Vatican announced on Monday that the trial of an Italian woman for alleged embezzlement would begin soon. Read more
Pope Francis praises Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘timely’ message of peace
Pope Francis said on Monday that Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream “of harmony and equality for all people” is still relevant today. Read more
Catholic priest in Nigeria found dead after abduction
The body of a Catholic priest was discovered in Nigeria on Saturday, a day after he was kidnapped by armed... Read more
Poland’s Catholics and Jews mark Day of Judaism with psalms, music, and silent prayer
Catholics and Jews in Poland observed the annual Day of Judaism with a common prayer service on Sunday. Read more
Catholic saints among those to be honored in garden of American heroes announced by Trump
The National Garden of American Heroes will include statues of many notable Catholic figures, including five saints and numerous people... Read more
