Archive for October 17, 2017
US bishops call for health care protection for the most vulnerable
In the wake of an executive order issued by the Trump administration halting federal assistance for certain insurance plans, the... Read more
Pope invites prisoners to lunch, they break free instead
They were supposed to be having lunch with Pope Francis. Read more
Benedict XVI's secretary denies rumors that he is close to death
Archbishop Georg Ganswein, the personal secretary of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, has rejected reports that the former pontiff is nearing... Read more
A modern horror: global persecution of Christians at historic peak, report says
Anti-Christian persecution is “worse than at any time in history” and in many cases genocide and other crimes against humanity... Read more
What is Pope Francis' approach to appointing new bishops?
Among the most lasting aspects of a Pope’s leadership is his appointment of bishops. To understand a Pope, it’s important... Read more
Pope Francis on why he gives interviews
In a preface to a new book of interviews, Pope Francis outlined his approach to speaking with journalists, explaining that... Read more
Chilean cardinal offers warm welcome to Syrian refugees
Last week in Santiago, government officials, representatives of the Catholic Church in Chile, and international organizations welcomed the first of... Read more
