Archive for March 28, 2018

Archbishop Cordileone speaking at the Symposium on Advancing the New Evangelization in Kansas. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Symposium: 'Humanae Vitae' teachings essential for stable marriages, families

The promise of the sexual revolution and contraception was total sexual freedom for everyone.  Read more

Pope Francis waves to pilgrims during his March 28, 2018 general audience in St. Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

By Elise Harris

Pope Francis: A person transformed by Christ cannot be corrupt

The Easter Triduum is the most important time of year for Christians, Pope Francis said Wednesday, and stressed that those... Read more

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By Elise Harris

New San Francisco auxiliary bishop 'delighted' by appointment

On Wednesday the Vatican announced that Pope Francis has named Fr. Robert F. Christian, O.P., a Dominican friar and a... Read more

Pope Francis with Peter Lombardi at the General Audience in St. Peter's Square, March 28, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Kiss from Pope Francis a wish come true for boy with Down syndrome

When Peter Lombardi was diagnosed with leukemia in 2015, his wish was to get a kiss from Pope Francis, but... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Misunderstanding NFP: Where Catholics and non-Catholics get it wrong

The encyclical Humanae Vitae by Pope Paul VI shocked the world when it was published in 1968.  Read more

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By Elise Harris

Analysis: Francis, China, and the art of the deal

If Vatican-brokered agreements negotiated under his leadership are any indication, it seems clear that when a deal is on the... Read more

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Chinese authorities release bishop—but restrict his celebration of Mass

A Catholic bishop has been released by Chinese authorities after a short detention, but they have ordered him not to... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Commentary: What will be gained from a deal with Beijing?

Ever since President Nixon famously “opened” China to the West, the country’s rise as an economic and political superpower has... Read more

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By Perry West

'Opportunities for conversion' - the liturgies of Holy Week

Any priest will tell you that Easter Sunday Mass is one of the most highly attended of the year, alongside... Read more

A woman at Sharia Al Haman Hope Refugee Camp in Duhok, Iraq, March 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Knights of Columbus announce Easter pledge to aid persecuted Christians

In light of Holy Week, the Knights of Columbus announced that it will be donating more than $1 million to... Read more

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Indiana law requires doctors to report abortion complications

Doctors in Indiana must report legally specified complications that might arise from abortions under a law signed by Indiana Gov.... Read more

Manyang Reath Kher speaks March 28 at a refugee rally outside the White House. ?w=200&h=150

US bishops: 'Extraordinarily low' refugee limits harm the innocent

The U.S. bishops have voiced concern over the abnormally low levels of refugees admitted to the U.S. under the Trump... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

Why fathers matter to the future of young black men

A recent study shows that when it comes to upward economic mobility, family and community makes a notable difference in... Read more