Archive for March 8, 2018
Insides that didn't decompose – and other stunning facts about Oscar Romero
In his role as Vicar General, Monsignor Ricardo Urioste was one of the closest collaborators of Oscar Romero, the archbishop... Read more
Mother Teresa was heroic – but maybe not for the reasons you think
There are many things about Saint Mother Teresa of Calcutta that could be called heroic – her tireless service to... Read more
Why the devil hates Mary – especially during exorcisms
Italian priest Sante Babolin said that Satan is behind several recent attacks in various parts of the world against the... Read more
Religious sister who worked with Padre Pio dies at 101
Sister Consolata di Santo, one of the first religious sisters to work in the hospital developed by St. Padre Pio,... Read more
Pope Francis: Let Catholic social teaching guide migration policy
The Church is responsible for encouraging civil leaders to respond to migration on the basis of Catholic social teaching, the... Read more
Catholic schools in US, Holy Land create pen-pal program
As a sign of solidarity with Catholics in the Middle East, the National Council of Catholic Women has set up... Read more
Iceland bishop voices concern over proposed circumcision ban
As Iceland's parliament continues to consider a bill that would bar circumcision for non-medical reasons, the head of the country's... Read more
Nebraska bishop promotes scholarship bill for school choice
A bill is being considered in Nebraska that would offer lower-income families a greater variety of educational opportunities. Bishop Joseph... Read more
Report: abortion providers get more taxpayer money than you may think
Three major abortion providers received more than $1.5 billion in taxpayer funds over a three-year period, with a significant portion... Read more
ACLU's 'petty lawsuit' won't help foster children, families tell court
A lawsuit threatening a Catholic adoption service is political maneuvering that will do nothing to help children in need of... Read more
Cardinal Zen: Vatican-China deal weakens the Church
Vatican diplomats’ efforts to reach an agreement with the Chinese government would turn bishops into government officials who cannot adequately... Read more
