Archive for April 17, 2017
Be men and women of life, Pope Francis says Easter Monday
On Easter Monday, Pope Francis stressed that Christ’s resurrection calls each of us to bring the message of Easter –... Read more
Pope Francis praises Assisi's new 'sanctuary of renunciation'
Pope Francis on Sunday thanked Assisi's bishop for creating a shrine dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi's divestiture, when he... Read more
Catholics heartened by stay on flurry of planned executions in Arkansas
As judges halted the planned executions of eight inmates in 10 days in Arkansas, Catholics around the country pointed to... Read more
Benedict XVI's 90 years: 'I am grateful to God'
At his birthday party on Monday, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI told his guests that “My heart is full of gratitude... Read more
US bishops: This Easter season, let yourself be filled with joy
Easter is a joyous reminder that Jesus’ Resurrection overcomes fear and doubt, the U.S. bishops said in their 2017 Easter... Read more
Kansas project helps clients escape the predatory loan cycle
In 2015, Shannon found herself swimming in debt from a title loan. She faithfully made the $200 monthly payments. Unfortunately,... Read more
Missouri reverses course, makes churches eligible for some state grants
Missouri has announced that it will start allowing religious groups to be eligible for certain state grants, although the decision... Read more
