Archive for June 18, 2015
A new church is consecrated in United Arab Emirates amid hope for peace, dialogue
The inauguration and blessing of a new parish in the capital of the United Arab Emirates last week was met... Read more
Environment encyclical takes bold stance on controversial issues
In his newly released encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis did not hesitate to wade into controversial topics, making statements... Read more
The Pope's take on transgender issues? Accept the body God gave you
Pope Francis' new encyclical on the environment calls for men and women to acknowledge their bodies as a “gift” from... Read more
Pope Francis blasts abortion, population control in new encyclical
In his new encyclical on the environment, Pope Francis slams attacks against human life such as abortion, embryonic experimentation and... Read more
Magisterium – not secret authors – had final say on encyclical
Despite many claiming they helped to draft Pope Francis' new encyclical, the final text cannot be attributed to any 'hidden'... Read more
Saint Francis and his star role in the Pope's new encyclical
Pope Francis' new encyclical is filled with references to his namesake, whom the Pope says is a model of how... Read more
The first encyclical wholly from Francis overturns expectations
'Laudato si' is not only an example of the Magisterium's social teaching: it also represents the birth of a new... Read more
After mass shooting horror, S.C. Catholics mourn with Charleston church
A mass shooting at a historic African-American church in Charleston, S.C. drew prayers and sympathy from the state’s Catholics, aghast... Read more
US bishops on 'Laudato Si' – it's about conversion
Several leading U.S. bishops praised the new papal encyclical as an invitation to turn away from sin and grow closer... Read more
Vatican: Encyclical aims to promote common good, not take sides
The Vatican's presentation of Pope Francis' new encyclical said the intent behind the document goes beyond political debates, aiming for... Read more
