Archive for August 15, 2016

Pope Francis celebrates Mass in Gyumri, Armenia, June 25, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Ann Schneible

Pope prays for massacre victims in DRC

Pope Francis marked the feast of the Assumption of Mary by praying for the dozens of people massacred over the... Read more

Archbishop Charles Chaput speaks with CNA in Rome on Sept. 15, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

Archbishop Chaput urges Catholics not to vote 'on autopilot'

In his latest column for the Philly Catholic Archdiocesan paper, Archbishop Chaput shared some of his personal thoughts on the... Read more

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By Elise Harris

France offering all Assumption Masses for the country's intentions

Following the wave of Islamist terror attacks that have bloodied France since last year, the country’s bishops have decided to... Read more

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Colombian bishops welcome government backing down from gender ideology

The Colombian Conference of Catholic Bishops welcomed the government's announcement that it will not promote or implement gender ideology in... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

This bill aims to ensure churches can help people pay medical bills

Sponsors of a proposed bill in the U.S. Congress say that churches are not able to help pay people’s insurance... Read more

Police officers stand guard as crowds gather for a second night near a BP gas station that was burned after an officer-involved killing Aug. 14, 2016 in Milwaukee. ?w=200&h=150

Transform your hearts – Milwaukee's archbishop addresses riots

The Milwaukee riots and violence that followed a police shooting of an armed man this weekend show the need for... Read more