Archive for January 17, 2018
Bishop: Congo 'gained heroes' when protesters shed blood
The Catholic Church in the Democratic Republic of Congo held a memorial Mass Friday for protesters killed last month while... Read more
Who cheats? The demographics of faith and infidelity
Last week, Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens admitted to an extramarital affair with his former hairdresser, although he denied allegations that... Read more
Pope appeals for unity, non-violence in Chile's torn Mapuche zone
On Wednesday, Pope Francis celebrated Mass in Chile's largely indigenous Araucania region, long divided by violent conflict. He stressed the... Read more
Join the 9 Days for Life campaign of prayer and action
The US Conference of Catholic Bishops have beefed up their social media presence for the 9 Days for Life novena,... Read more
Trump to address March for Life via livestream
U.S. President Donald Trump will address participants in the 45th national March for Life via live video, the White House... Read more
Faith is an adventure, Pope Francis tells Chilean youth
In a meeting with youth during his second full day in Chile, Pope Francis said that faith is a grand... Read more
Peace and progress start with education, Francis says at Chilean university
Speaking to Chilean university students and academics Wednesday, Pope Francis said Catholic educational institutions play a prophetic role in helping... Read more
Why do some young people leave the Church? A new study investigates
A national two-year study released this week offers a look at why young people are leaving the Church as early... Read more
Knights of Columbus praise increased US aid for persecuted Iraqis
The federal government has pledged $55 million in aid for religious and ethnic groups that have faced ISIS persecution in... Read more
New Los Angeles ministry aims to help families of the imprisoned
Families with loved ones in prison are feeling isolated, and a new initiative of the Archdiocese of Los Angeles is... Read more
Christ statue in Peru suffers smoke damage
Last weekend, just days before Pope Francis' visit to Peru, a fire was set that damaged part of Cristo del... Read more
