Archive for November 1, 2017

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square during his May 31, 2017, general audience. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope: the saints weren't perfect, but they allowed God to touch their lives

Pope Francis marked All Saints' Day Wednesday saying the saints are honored not because they were perfect or did everything... Read more

Pope Francis and a cross during the Stations of the Cross at the Coliseum in Rome, Italy on April 3, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis mourns victims in string of recent terror attacks

After nearly 40 people were killed in terrorist attacks this week in Somalia, New York and Afghanistan, Pope Francis voiced... Read more

Amy Coney Barrett, who was confirmed as a judge of the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals Oct. 31, 2017. Photo courtesy of the University of Notre Dame Law School.?w=200&h=150

Pro-lifers laud US Senate's confirmation of judicial nominee

Catholic and pro-life groups are welcoming the Senate's confirmation on Tuesday of Amy Coney Barrett to the US Court of... Read more

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Cardinal Wuerl: We must address the challenge of racism

In a new pastoral letter on racism, the Archbishop of Washington has encouraged Catholics to recognize the dignity of every... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Updated: What society can learn from the Catholic Church regarding child protection

One month after an avalanche of sexual assault accusations were lobbed against Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein, another Hollywood scandal broke.  Read more

The University of Notre Dame's Main Building. ?w=200&h=150

Notre Dame to cut birth control coverage for faculty, students

The University of Notre Dame has announced to its employees and students that it plans to end birth control coverage... Read more

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, Oct. 25, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By JD Flynn

Theologian resigns from USCCB committee after publishing letter to Pope Francis

A member of the Vatican’s International Theological Commission has resigned his position as a consultant to the USCCB’s Committee on... Read more