Archive for September 16, 2016

Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah. ?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

Christians in Nigeria are essentially 'target practice' – here's one bishop's response

For Bishop Matthew Kukah, persecution is not just the history of the Church. It’s a reality that he lives every... Read more

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New Catholic university launches Sacred Art master's

A new Catholic university has announced the launch of their Masters of Sacred Art degree program, which is available online.  Read more

Pope Francis visited the neonatology ward of San Giovanni in Rome, Sept. 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Pope visits neonatal unit, hospice to highlight respect for life

On Friday, Pope Francis visited a neonatal hospital unit and a hospice for the terminally ill, stressing the dignity of... Read more

A Mass of priestly ordination said in St. Peter's Basilica. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Cooperating in abortion is always an impediment to ordination, Pope affirms

Pope Francis has confirmed that the impediments preventing one from being ordained – such as homicide, abortion, or attempted suicide... Read more

Pope Francis greets bishops during the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, April 20, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bring people Christ's mercy, Pope Francis tells new bishops

Like the Good Samaritan in the parable, you have been called to show the mercy of God to the men... Read more

Michael Warsaw unveils the sign for Mother Angelica Way, Sept. 16, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Portion of road renamed to honor Mother Angelica

A portion of Old Leeds Road in Irondale, Alabama, which is home to the EWTN Global Catholic Network, is being... Read more

Fr. Gabriel Amorth, who died Sept. 16, speaks to CNA in 2013. ?w=200&h=150

Rome's exorcist, Father Gabriel Amorth, dies at age 91

Father Gabriel Amorth, the exorcist of the Diocese of Rome who drew worldwide attention, died on Friday at the age... Read more