Archive for January 16, 2019
Duterte open to dialogue with bishops after suggesting Filipinos kill them
A government spokesman said Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is open to dialogue with the country’s bishops, after the president recently... Read more
March for Life works to maintain unity in a time of division
Barring an unexpected resolution, the federal government shutdown will have hit the four-week mark when pro-lifers descend upon the nation’s... Read more
Pope Francis: 'God loves you, even if you forget Him'
God the Father will always be there for his beloved children, Pope Francis said Wednesday, with a reminder that the... Read more
Vatican: Abuse summit to help bishops know 'what they need to do'
Just over a month ahead of the much-anticipated February meeting on sex abuse, the Vatican said the summit’s goal is... Read more
Apostolic nuncio, not Wuerl, will celebrate Mass for Life
Cardinal Donald Wuerl will not celebrate the Jan. 18 Mass for Life, to be held at a youth rally before... Read more
Manx abortion bill receives royal assent
The Isle of Man's Abortion Reform Bill 2018 gained royal assent Tuesday, meaning women in the territory will soon be... Read more
Religious liberty innate to every human person, Trump says
Religious freeom is innate and must be protected, US president Donald Trump said in his proclamation for Religious Freedom Day,... Read more
Missionary families evangelize indigenous towns in Paraguay
Some 60 people belonging to the Communities of Missionary Families conducted a mission beginning Jan. 1 in a series of... Read more
Small, well-funded LGBT group to challenge Catholic teaching at World Youth Day
A U.S.-based coalition of dissenting Catholics, whose backers include wealthy non-Catholic funders, is sending a small group of LGBT activists... Read more
Guam archdiocese files for bankruptcy following sex abuse lawsuits
The Archdiocese of Agaña has filed for bankruptcy in federal court in the wake of numerous sex abuse allegations. The... Read more
Pro-life Congress members ask Trump to veto any bills that expand abortion
Pro-life members of Congress this week sent U.S. President Donald Trump two companion letters requesting that he veto any legislation... Read more
‘Unfathomable’ Wuerl forgot allegations, Ciolek says
The man who made a 2004 accusation of misconduct against Archbishop Theodore McCarrick said Wednesday he is in disbelief after... Read more
