Archive for November 24, 2015
In Australia, bishops face legal complaint for defending marriage
The Sydney archbishop has strongly defended the freedom of the Catholic Church in response to a legal complaint claiming the... Read more
Chicago Catholic cemeteries give a proper burial to those who died on the fringes
Chicago’s Catholic cemeteries have helped bury the bodies of about 200 unidentified and unclaimed persons in recent years. One of... Read more
Pope names first Catholic bishop to oversee Anglican ordinariate
Pope Francis has appointed Msgr. Steven Lopes, a Catholic priest from California, as the new bishop who will head the... Read more
Trial begins for five accused in second 'Vatileaks' case
On Tuesday a preliminary hearing of the five individuals accused of leaking and disseminating confidential financial documents was held in... Read more
Africa's bishops offer Pope Francis prayers and a warm welcome
Ahead of the papal visit to Africa, the continent’s bishops have sent Francis a message of welcome. They emphasized the... Read more
Compassion vs. security: What to do with Syrian refugees?
As the U.S. plans to increase its intake of Syrian refugees to 10,000 next year, Americans – including Catholics –... Read more
