Archive for November 21, 2018

Venice illuminated red in remembrance of persecuted Christians. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Venice illuminated in red for Asia Bibi, persecuted Christians

To express solidarity with persecuted Christians, including Asia Bibi, a Pakistani woman recently acquitted of blasphemy, the city of Venice... Read more

Pope Francis, Nov. 14, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: God alone can heal the wounds of sin

People need the mercy of God and the healing of the Holy Spirit to root out the sin in their... Read more

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, Texas in Vatican City during the Synod of Bishops on October 9, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal DiNardo denies priests named in report ‘credibly accused’

Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, has denied that he allowed two priests to remain in active ministry despite credible... Read more

President Donald Trump with Saudi Arabia Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House in March 2018. ?w=200&h=150

Trump defends relationship with Saudi Arabia after journalist's murder

Citing low oil prices, U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he will continue to support Saudi Arabia after the... Read more

Pope Francis prays in front of the statue of Our Lady of Fatima, May 12, 2017. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Follow Mary's 'yes,' pope says ahead of World Youth Day

Serving others first requires listening to God in prayer, so that one can give the same ‘yes’ to God’s will... Read more

Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak. ?w=200&h=150

Polish nun who helped saved Jews during Holocaust dies at 110

Believed to be the “oldest nun in the world,” Polish Dominican nun Sister Cecylia Maria Roszak has died at the... Read more

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Federal judge rejects ban on female genital mutilation

A federal judge in Detroit ruled Tuesday that a law banning female genital mutilation (FGM) in the United States is... Read more

Fr. Cosmas Ombato Ondari. ?w=200&h=150

Priest killed by military gunfire in Cameroon

A priest serving in Cameroon has been killed by military gunfire, amid a military and political conflict that has rocked... Read more

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago. CNA file photo?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Cupich denies working with Wuerl on ‘metropolitan model’ plan for sex abuse inquiries

Cardinal Blase Cupich of Chicago has denied collaborating with Cardinal Donald Wuerl on a proposal for handling misconduct complaints against... Read more