Archive for August 6, 2018
Pope Francis offers prayers for earthquake victims in Indonesia
Pope Francis sent his prayers and condolences to the people of Indonesia Monday, after nearly 100 people were killed and... Read more
Francis again visits Blessed Paul VI's tomb on anniversary of his death
Pope Francis made a private visit Monday morning to pray at the tomb of Bl. Paul VI, on the 40th... Read more
Pittsburgh bishop to release names of accused priests
The Bishop of Pittsburgh has pledged to release the names of all priests of the diocese accused of abuse against... Read more
Bishop Conley reviewing process for boundary violation reports
Bishop James Conley of Lincoln said he is working to ensure that correct processes are established and followed when allegations... Read more
Marie Collins reacts to Cardinal Wuerl’s proposals following McCarrick scandal
A former member of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors has said that proposals made by Cardinal Donald... Read more
How papal diplomacy began a new approach in 1914
Pontifical diplomacy took on a new approach in 1914, with the election of Benedict XV as pontiff. The viewpoint of... Read more
Chilean bishops' efforts to prevent sex abuse affirmed by Pope Francis
Pope Francis on Friday wrote to the Chilean bishops' conference to express his approval of their newly-adopted plan to prevent... Read more
Volunteers journey to US-Mexico border to aid separated families
Every single mother or father arriving at Catholic Charities Humanitarian Respite Center in McAllen, Texas was able to tell Pio... Read more
How family structure affects the likelihood of child abuse
Amid a renewed public conversation about what can be done to keep children safe from abuse, studies show that unstable... Read more
Albany bishop: Lay commission should investigate claims against bishops
The Bishop of Albany said Monday that a commission of lay Catholics should be formed to investigate claims of abuse... Read more
This Catholic entrepreneur uses his ice cream shop to live the faith
An Alaskan man is using his Anchorage-based ice cream shop as an extension of the Catholic faith, supporting the local... Read more
