Archive for November 16, 2018
Algerian martyrs are models for the Church, archbishop says
Archbishop Paul Desfarges of Algiers has said that Bishop Pierre Claverie and his 18 companions, who were martyred in Algeria... Read more
Pro-life display vandalized at Ohio university
A pro-life display at an Ohio university has been vandalized three times since it was erected Monday by the school’s... Read more
After shocking theft, heart of Irish saint returns home
The heart of St. Laurence O’Toole is again on public display six years after it was stolen, and 800 years... Read more
Vatican dicastery emphasizes family as part of Europe's cultural heritage
In the wake of the European elections, a proposal was raised to consider “family” as the basis of Europe's cultural... Read more
Pope Francis visits the poor at mobile clinic in St Peter's Square
Pope Francis visited Friday the temporary medical clinics serving Rome’s poor and homeless in St. Peter's Square this week. Read more
Pope Francis calls restrictions to religious freedom a 'white martyrdom'
There is the bloody martyrdom of Christians killed for their faith, but also another “martyrdom” which takes place when religious... Read more
How will palliative care fare in Canada?
A member for Canadian Physicians for Life says requiring provision of assisted suicide by Catholic hospitals and by hospices will... Read more
Mexican bishops discussing commission to address abuse of minors
As part of their work at the 106th Plenary Assembly, the Mexican Bishops' Conference (CEM) is discussing and could approve... Read more
Religious sisters in Cameroon released one day after kidnapping
Three Franciscan sisters and 13 novices travelling from Bamenda to Shisong in Northwest Cameroon have been released, after they were... Read more
At least 42 dead in cathedral attack in Central African Republic
At least 42 people have died in an attack Thursday on the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Alindao, in... Read more
Italy should get back taxes from Vatican, court rules
Catholic leaders are open to discussing with the Italian government a court ruling saying Italy has the right to recover... Read more
Underground bishop in China reported missing
A Vatican-appointed Chinese bishop has reportedly been taken into custody by the government and is undergoing “isolation and indoctrination.” Read more
Cupich and Wuerl collaborated on alternative sex abuse proposal
Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago and Cardinal Donald Wuerl of Washington collaborated extensively on a recently proposed policy for handling... Read more
