Archive for August 24, 2016
Why this diocese is ditching Common Core for liberal arts
The Diocese of Marquette in Michigan says it is already experiencing success in their process of adopting a Catholic liberal... Read more
Federal judge blocks Obama's transgender bathroom policy
A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked the Obama administration guidance that would require schools to comply with transgender... Read more
Pope tosses audience speech, prays rosary for victims of Italy quake
Instead of giving the usual catechesis during his Wednesday general audience, Pope Francis decided to postpone the speech, leading pilgrims... Read more
Pope John Paul I to be honored with museum in northern Italy
On Friday a museum dedicated to Pope John Paul I will officially be inaugurated in the hometown of the “Smiling... Read more
Vatican wades into sex education for young people
The Vatican recently rolled out a new sex education course designed to help parents and educators talk to teens about... Read more
As welfare reform turns 20, Catholics discuss its legacy
Welfare reform was one of the biggest United States legislative events of the 1990s, but after 20 years what is... Read more
Coming soon: a meeting between Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury
Pope Francis and Archbishop Justin Welby of Canterbury, the Primate of the Anglican Communion, will meet in Rome Oct. 5... Read more
Earthquake in Italy prompts outpouring of support
While the number of victims of the earthquake that hit central Italy in the early hours of Wednesday climbs, the... Read more
Could doctors be forced to perform sex reassignment surgeries?
Following the federal government stating that doctors cannot decline performing sex reassignment surgeries, a group of states, doctors, and hospitals... Read more
