Archive for February 23, 2017
This 110-year-old nun got birthday greetings from Pope Francis
She is one of the oldest religious sisters in the world, but this week, she turned 110 years young. Read more
Venezuelan Catholics face backlash for opposing government
After speaking against alleged government misconduct, human rights abuses and delay of free elections, Catholic churches and clergy around Venezuela... Read more
Pope Francis: the Torah is a manifestation of God’s love for man
On Thursday Pope Francis welcomed longtime friend and Rabbi Abraham Skorka to the Vatican for the presentation of a new... Read more
Trump draws praise for withdrawing transgender bathroom regulation
On Wednesday night, the Trump administration withdrew an Obama-era guidance that had directed schools to allow students to use the... Read more
Iraqi Christians erect large cross in area liberated from ISIS
After years of darkness, hope has returned to Telekuf-Tesqopa. Located just 17 miles from Mosul, the village is rebuilding after... Read more
Race-based death sentence rejected at US Supreme Court
A death row inmate in Texas deserves a new sentencing hearing because his own lawyers called on an expert who... Read more
How old anti-Catholic laws still threaten religious freedom today
Anti-Catholic state laws from the 19th century are today being used by secularists to fight public funding of all religious... Read more
Texas must fund Planned Parenthood, federal judge rules
Amid the controversy over investigative videos appearing to show illegal activities at Planned Parenthood, a federal judge has temporarily barred... Read more
