Archive for March 18, 2015
March Madness? Put aside that fifth bracket and tackle Church teaching, bishop urges
Many challenges to families need addressing today, including perhaps too much attention given to college basketball’s “March Madness,” and not... Read more
For Archbishop Chaput, religious liberty means more than you may think
Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia warned Tuesday that the United States will face increasing pressure to abandon its traditionally broad... Read more
A society that doesn't want children is 'sad and gray,' Pope says
Pope Francis said Wednesday that children are a joy-filled gift for the Church and the world, and cautioned against an... Read more
Three laypersons among saints' causes advanced by Pope Francis
Pope Francis recognized on Wednesday the heroic virtue of seven persons on the path of canonization, including a young Italian... Read more
Pope Francis has called for a Holy Year of Mercy – so what does that mean?
The Pope's surprise announcement of a holy year for mercy has Catholics weighing in on the significance of the move,... Read more
Children of gay and lesbian parents write letter of support to Dolce, Gabbana
The designers behind luxury Italian fashion label Dolce & Gabbana triggered a barrage of controversy after expressing support for traditional... Read more
Australian bishop affirms innocence amid charges of concealing abuse
An Australian bishop is strongly denying accusations that he concealed a serious sexual abuse offense allegedly disclosed to him in... Read more
Ebola cases are dropping, but it's 'still too early to rejoice'
As the number of Ebola cases continue to fall in West Africa, survivors of the nightmarish outbreak are expressing cautious... Read more
San Francisco cathedral sprinkler aimed for safety, not homeless
San Francisco’s cathedral installed a special sprinkler system to wash out “needles, feces and other dangerous items” from its doorways... Read more
