Archive for June 12, 2016

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By Matt Hadro

Is the situation in Nigeria about to get much worse?

Nigeria is a ticking time bomb, with violence and discrimination threatening to tear the country apart and spread its existing... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, May 4, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

How will the reform of marriage nullity cases proceed in Italy?

With a letter sent Wednesday to the general secretary of the Italian bishops' conference, Pope Francis established a bilateral working... Read more

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By Ann Schneible

Pope: Disabled persons should be loved, not hidden from society

On Sunday, Pope Francis denounced the increasingly prevalent mentality which claims that sick and disabled persons cannot be happy, and... Read more

 Orlando police officers seen outside of Pulse nightclub after a fatal shooting and hostage situation on June 12, 2016 in Orlando, Florida. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic leaders urge prayer after horrific Orlando shooting

Following Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando that killed 50 people, Catholic leaders from around the U.S. are... Read more

Pope Francis prays at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 2, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope horrified by deadly attack in Orlando

Pope Francis has offered his prayers and compassion for those affected by Saturday night's shooting at a nightclub in Orlando.  Read more