Archive for December 1, 2017
Peru to withdraw controversial “gender ideology” curriculum
The Peruvian government will withdraw a 2016 national school curriculum that has been widely criticized for its “gender ideology.” Read more
Pope tells Bangladesh bishops to make laity a priority, especially youth
On Friday Pope Francis met with the bishops of Bangladesh, urging them to be close to the laity, especially young... Read more
Interfaith unity is more than tolerance – it needs trust, Pope says
In an encounter with interfaith leaders in Bangladesh, Pope Francis stressed the need to join together in promoting mutual respect... Read more
With plea for forgiveness, Pope embraces Rohingya in Bangladesh
After meeting several Rohingya Muslims and hearing their stories in Bangladesh, Pope Francis uttered a moving prayer from the heart,... Read more
Salvadoran charged with killing 5 Jesuits to be imprisoned in Spain
A former colonel of the Salvadoran military, Inocente Orlando Montano Morales, has been ordered to be imprisoned in Spain, as... Read more
Pittsburgh priest rescinds dispensation from Advent Mass obligation
A parish priest in the Diocese of Pittsburgh has rescinded a dispensation he claimed would excuse his parishioners from the... Read more
What big companies oppose a small business' case for religious freedom?
A small Colorado bakery’s religious freedom lawsuit has drawn opposition from 37 large companies, including Apple, Amazon, and Citigroup, a... Read more
A commitment to the Gospel created Spain's largest center for AIDS patients
December 1 is World AIDS Day and Basida, Spain’s largest home for AIDS patients, has been serving them for more... Read more
Pope: the eyes of religious who serve with joy are 'indescribable'
In a classic off-the-cuff speech to priests and religious in Bangladesh, Pope Francis said it's sad to see unhappy consecrated... Read more
