Archive for September 7, 2017
A bioethicist's take on child cancer treatment that uses gene therapy
A new genetic modification therapy designed for treating pediatric leukemia is a promising development, said a Catholic bioethicist. Read more
Pope to Colombian authorities: Eliminate violence by upholding dignity of all
In the first formal speech of his visit to Colombia, Pope Francis on Thursday told government authorities that the key... Read more
Concerns of 'anti-Catholic bigotry' as judicial nominee questioned about faith
A Catholic nominee to a federal circuit court faced hostile questions about her faith from U.S. senators on Wednesday, prompting... Read more
Peace can start by grabbing drinks, Pope tells Colombian youth
Speaking to youth in Colombia Thursday, Pope Francis urged them to move away from the violence of the past and... Read more
Don't let anything silence the truth, Pope tells Colombian bishops
In a lengthy speech on Thursday, Pope Francis urged the bishops of Colombia to uphold their pastoral responsibilities, proclaiming and... Read more
On plane, Pope gets a gift from his 'spiritual friend' Saint Therese
During his flight to Colombia Pope Francis received a white rose from a Colombian journalist, recalling his deep devotion to... Read more
Pope Francis lays out his vision for Church's mission in Latin America
The Catholic Church must avoid a sense of superiority and clericalism and instead teach forgiveness, reconciliation, and justice, Pope Francis... Read more
Catholics pray, prepare as Hurricane Irma looms
As Hurricane Irma moves through the Atlantic – one of the strongest storms ever recorded in that ocean – Catholic... Read more
Christ calls Colombia to cast a net of peace, Pope Francis says
Just as Christ called Peter to cast his nest where there seemed to be no fish, Christ is calling Colombians... Read more
'Outrageous and insulting' – US bishops reject Bannon's immigration remarks
The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday sharply rejected claims by former White House chief strategist Steve Bannon that the bishops... Read more
The significance of Pope Francis' speech to Latin America's bishops
What is likely one of the most important speeches of Pope Francis' visit to Colombia, political processes aside, and one... Read more
Barred from disaster relief, damaged Texas churches sue government
Texas churches damaged by Hurricane Harvey filed a lawsuit against the Federal Emergency Management Agency, claiming they have been denied... Read more
