Archive for August 18, 2016
The fascinating (and problematic) history of athletes doping
As the world's eyes are on Rio de Janeiro for last days of the 2016 Summer Olympics, the topic of... Read more
Marian procession to mark Los Angeles' 235th birthday
Later this month, a Marian Procession and Votive Mass will help celebrate the 235th anniversary of the city of Los... Read more
Challenge to Maryland Ten Commandments statue dropped
A monument of the Ten Commandments outside a Maryland courthouse is safe, after a lawsuit against it was dropped this... Read more
It's official: Our Lady of Good Help in Wisconsin is a national shrine
In 1859, a young Belgian woman saw a bright vision of the Blessed Virgin Mary appear between two trees in... Read more
Number of German priest ordinations plummets to new low
Never before have so few Catholic priests been ordained in the Church in Germany: a total of 58 men joined... Read more
For George Soros, Ireland abortion fight may be first step against Catholic countries
Wealthy abortion backers could use Ireland as a model to change pro-life laws in other Catholic countries, an apparent leaked... Read more
Head Knight of Columbus takes on idea of 'pro-choice but personally opposed'
Since it was first used by Mario Cuomo in 1984, many Catholic politicians have taken up the argument that they... Read more
