Archive for September 25, 2017

Pope Francis at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square on Sept. 20, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Love of neighbor must begin with love of God, Pope Francis says

On Monday, Pope Francis spoke to benefactors of the Vatican Swiss Guard about love of neighbor, which he said must... Read more

Blessed Stanley Rother during a carnival. Courtesy of Archdiocese of Oklahoma City Archives.?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Catholic group continues Blessed Stanley Rother's work in Guatemala

Father John Goggin was serving as a missionary priest in Guatemala on July 28, 1981, when he was woken up... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

In Maine, abortions could become more dangerous for women

A lawsuit seeking to challenge a Maine law allowing only doctors to perform abortions has drawn criticism from pro-life advocates... Read more

Melanie Medina in Rome. Courtesy of Melanie Medina.?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

For homeless woman, Rome trip proves that 'good things can happen'

After a long struggle with alcoholism and homelessness, Melanie Medina has turned her life around. She said that a recent... Read more

Bishop Edward Braxton. Courtesy of The Catholic University of America Communications Office.?w=200&h=150

By Adelaide Mena

How do we heal racial tensions? Start by admitting errors, US bishop says

To address the longstanding racial divide within the United States – and within the Catholic Church in the country –... Read more

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New climate commission could advance human dignity, US bishops tell Congress

The United States should create a commission to combat the harms of climate change and promote human dignity as a... Read more

Donald Trump at the Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio, July 18-21, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

Trump administration announces changes to travel ban

Just weeks before the Supreme Court was to hear a challenge to the Trump administration’s travel ban, the administration announced... Read more