Archive for June 5, 2017
The need for a Catholic ministry to transgendered persons
Walt Heyer remembers the moment when he started desiring to be a girl. Read more
Muslims and Christians unite to rebuild Mosul monastery
As government forces pry apart the Islamic State's three yearlong grip on Mosul, Muslims and Christians have united to rebuild... Read more
Pope dedicates June to praying for an end to the arms trade
In his latest prayer video, Pope Francis again issued a harsh condemnation of the arms trade, calling on global leaders... Read more
European leaders discuss plight of child victims of war
Last week the Order of Malta hosted diplomats and politicians from throughout Europe for a discussion on the effects of... Read more
Catacomb frescoes in Rome restored using lasers
Adorning the crypts hidden among Rome’s catacombs are frescoes which reveal 1,600 year-old history, as well as the life of... Read more
How a Supreme Court decision about pension plans affects religious hospitals
The Supreme Court of the United States, in an 8-0 decision on Monday, ruled that the pension plans of religious... Read more
US bishops say draft religious freedom rule 'long overdue'
A draft federal rule from the Trump administration regarding the contraception mandate is “encouraging news” that could help return federal... Read more
Dialogue with Islam, promote the family, Pope urges Consolata Missionaries
Pope Francis on Monday challenged the Consolata Missionaries to give a “new impetus” to their missions work, including by inculturation... Read more
Fix health care bill's major defects, bishops ask US Senate
Despite its pro-life actions, the latest health care reform bill has “many serious flaws,” the U.S. bishops have said. Read more
