Archive for May 22, 2017

Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito receives an honorus causa degree at St. Charles Borromeo Seminary from Archbishop Charles Chaput of Philadelphia, May 17, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Justice Alito warns seminarians religious liberty is in danger

In his address to graduating seminarians on Wednesday, United States Supreme Court Justice Samuel A. Alito, Jr. emphasized the importance... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Sanctions on Syria's military a good step, Christian advocate says

The United States House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that issues additional sanctions against supporters of Syria’s Assad... Read more

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By Elise Harris

What common ground could Trump and Pope Francis find?

When Pope Francis was asked last week about his upcoming meeting with U.S. president Donald Trump, he made headlines for... Read more

A Consistory of Cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Nov. 4, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis' newest cardinals show a global Church

Only seven months after Pope Francis’ last consistory, he will create five new cardinals in June. He continues a pattern... Read more

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Seminarian who once saved the Eucharist from ISIS returns as a priest

Martin Baani was just 24 years old when he risked his life as a seminarian to rescue the Blessed Sacrament... Read more

VP Mike Pence delivers commencement address at University of Notre Dame, May 20, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Pence to Notre Dame graduates: Bring values into the workplace

U.S. Vice President Mike Pence challenged University of Notre Dame graduates on Saturday to promote human dignity and the sanctity... Read more

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Ban on religious icons in cars sparks Catholic outcry in Philippines

In the most recent clash between the government and the Catholic Church in the Philippines, authorities have banned hanging rosaries... Read more

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Following sixth journalist murder this year, Mexican bishops speak up

The Mexican Bishops' Conference offered prayers for journalists as they face increased violence in their efforts to uncover truth.  Read more

Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, meets with Pope Francis, Feb. 16, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

Knights of Columbus leader talks Pope Francis, Trump in new interview

The leader of the nearly 2 million-member Knights of Columbus recently spoke about the importance of his group's fidelity to... Read more