Archive for April 13, 2016

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York visits a displacement center in Dawodiya, Iraq on April 10, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

'Astounding' – Cardinal Dolan talks about his trip to Iraq

As he leaves Iraqi Kurdistan, Cardinal Timothy Dolan said what struck him most during the visit were the people’s faith... Read more

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One diocese is collecting hundreds of First Communion outfits - here's why

For many Catholic families, the day their child receives the Sacrament of First Holy Communion marks a pivotal moment in... Read more

Pope Francis at the weekly general audience Apr 13, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Ahead of Greece trip, Pope Francis asks for prayers

With a last-minute trip to Lesbos just days away, Pope Francis remembered the refugees and residents of the Greek island... Read more

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School sports transgender policy bad for students, say Nebraska's bishops

Nebraska’s body governing school athletics has failed to overturn a policy that will recognize gender identity rather than biological sex... Read more

Little Sisters of the Poor outside the Supreme Court where oral arguments were heard on March 23, 2016 in the Zubik v. Burwell case. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Little Sisters lay out alternatives to HHS mandate before Supreme Court

Asked whether there are ways for the government to provide contraceptive coverage that do not require them to violate their... Read more

Bishop Thomas J. Tobin presents Claire with a rosary blessed by Pope Francis. Photo courtesy of Laura Kilgus / Rhode Island Catholic.?w=200&h=150

Bishop shares birthday celebration with 106-year-old parishioner

As part of his birthday celebration April 1, Bishop Thomas J. Tobin of Providence, R.I., had the privilege of meeting... Read more