Archive for June 1, 2017

A Mass said for the Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage in Rome held Oct. 25, 2014. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Looking forward to 10 years of Summorum Pontificum

Ten years after Benedict XVI broadened access to the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass, the document by which he... Read more

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Planned Parenthood's services are declining...except for abortion

The controversial abortion provider Planned Parenthood has lost over half a million unique patients in five years, but its abortion... Read more

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By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: I am always joyful when I see young priests

On Thursday Pope Francis spoke with the Vatican department in charge of priests, saying he is always happy when he... Read more

Pope Francis greets pilgrims in St. Peter's Square at the general audience on Oct. 19, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Pope Francis to honor two priests who lived ahead of their times

With a visit to the tombs of Father Lorenzo Milani and Father Primo Mazzolari this June, Pope Francis will pay... Read more

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Illinois makes foster care workers support transgenderism

Earlier this month, the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) issued new standards that require its employees and... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Catholic leaders dismayed by Trump's exit from Paris climate agreement

Catholic leaders around the world expressed disappointment as President Donald Trump announced Thursday that the U.S. was pulling out of... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Priest plants himself at popular music festival, goes viral on Reddit

What’s a good way to reach a lot of young people all at once?  Read more

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Lawsuit says farmer's market wrongly barred Catholic farmer

Catholic farmer Steve Tennes says the city of East Lansing, Mich. illegally barred his family-run farm from the city farmer's... Read more

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Maryland bishops call for compassion, prudence on immigration

The Maryland Catholic Conference has issued a statement of guiding principles for Catholics and state legislators to better encounter immigrants... Read more