Archive for October 18, 2018

Carmelite nuns. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Get real: What young religious hope to hear from the youth synod

Tonia Borsellino knows she’s a part of the “one percent” in the U.S. It doesn’t bother her. In fact, she... Read more

Mr Moon Jae-in, President of the Republic of Korea meeting with Pope Francis. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis & South Korean president pray for peace

South Korea’s President Moon Jae-in met with Pope Francis today after praying for peace on the Korean peninsula in St.... Read more

Mark Green, Administrator of USAID, in Rome, Oct. 17, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

USAID head meets with Vatican officials to talk aid for Iraq

The head of the United States government’s international aid agency met with Vatican officials and an Iraqi cardinal Wednesday, in... Read more

Archbishop Edgar Peña Parra meets with Pope Francis in Vatican City on August 17, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Questions arise about Vatican official mentioned in Vigano report

An Italian magazine has raised new questions about a Vatican official mentioned in the August “testimony” of Archbishop Carlo Vigano.... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Federal agents investigate abuse in Pennsylvania dioceses

The Department of Justice has served subpoenas to several dioceses in the state of Pennsylvania, in what is believed to... Read more

Briana Santiago, synod youth auditor. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Youth synod will write message to youth, discussion group names will not be released

The 2018 Synod of Bishops has elected a group of eight participants to begin drafting a message from the synod... Read more

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40 percent of U.S. children born to unmarried parents, rate increasing worldwide

New data shows that an increasing number of babies worldwide are born to unmarried parents.  Read more

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How diapers impact the bottom line, and how an NYC law can help

The New York City council passed a law Wednesday that will require many centers serving women and children in the... Read more

St. Joseph's Cathedral in Dunedin, New Zealand. ?w=200&h=150

New Zealand bishops reaffirm commitment to government abuse inquiry

The Catholic bishops of New Zealand have countered reports that say they are backing away from an upcoming government inquiry... Read more