Archive for January 25, 2017

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This Argentine nun's cause for beatification is advancing

The theological commission of the Congregation for the Causes of Saints approved last week a miracle attributed to the intercession... Read more

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'Endow' women's group launches outreach to Latinos, millennials

In an effort to meet the Church's growth in diversity, the Catholic women's apostolate Endow has announced a new program... Read more

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In Philippines, brutal drug war prompts Catholic outcry

Catholic leaders have spoken out against a drug war that has left thousands dead, and the Philippines' new president is... Read more

Robert Matthew Festing of Order of Malta at a photography exhibition at the Pontifical University of the Holy Cross, April 14, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris,Carl Bunderson

Knights of Malta Grand Master to resign at request of Pope Francis

The Knights of Malta have confirmed that Matthew Festing, the Prince and Grand Master of the Order, has agreed to... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Trusting in God means letting go of what we want, Pope says

On Wednesday Pope Francis said having total faith and trust in God means recognizing that he always knows and wants... Read more

Priests celebrate Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Denver Jan. 17, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis appoints two new auxiliary bishops for Milwaukee

On Wednesday, the Vatican announced the appointment of two priests from Milwaukee – Fr. Jeffrey R. Haines and Fr. James... Read more

Pope Francis at the ecumenical celebration of Vespers at the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Jan. 25, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: Christian unity can't happen if we linger on problems of the past

During an ecumenical Vespers service on Wednesday, Pope Francis told both Catholics and members of other Christian communities that unity... Read more

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Sodalits agree to pay 2.8 million dollars in reparations to abuse victims

The Sodalitium Christianae Vitae announced Saturday that 66 persons can be considered victims of abuse of mistreatment by members of... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Trump wants to halt refugee intake – and Catholic leaders are worried

Amid reports of an imminent executive order to halt most refugee resettlement in the U.S., one international Catholic charitable group... Read more