Archive for November 8, 2013
National pain-capable abortion ban introduced in Senate
Legislation that would prohibit abortion after 20 weeks of pregnancy, at which point science indicates that unborn babies are able... Read more
Nigerian doctor laments growing plague of human trafficking
Human trafficking is a major scourge to women and children that needs greater international attention, the head of a Catholic... Read more
Farm Bill should help the vulnerable, religious leaders urge
Catholics leaders in the U.S. asked members of Congress to place the needs of the poor at the center of... Read more
Pope warns against 'unclean bread' of corruption
During his daily Mass, Pope Francis cautioned those present to be aware the dangers of bribery, stating that those who... Read more
Year of Faith to be marked by exposition of St. Peter relics
A Vatican official announced that in anticipation of the close of the Year of Faith, the relics of the first... Read more
African Catholic bishops urge forgiveness, end to exploitation
African Catholic leaders in justice and peace have released a message encouraging spiritual renewal and condemning the exploitation of “the... Read more
Faithful pray in Philippines as Typhoon Haiyan strikes
As Typhoon Haiyan – one of the strongest storms in history – hit the islands of the Philippines today, the... Read more
Military Archdiocese garners vital support from special collection
A new special collection as Masses throughout the U.S. offers crucial help for military chaplains administering sacraments and support to... Read more
