Archive for January 29, 2019
'Stop the repression,' Venezuelan bishops plead
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Venezuelan Bishops’ Conference is calling for an end to violence surrounding protests after... Read more
Priest steps down from CDF following accusations of sexual harassment in confession
An Austrian priest and theologian has resigned from his position at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, amid... Read more
Court dismisses challenge to Asia Bibi blasphemy acquittal
A petition to overturn last year’s acquittal of blasphemy charges against Catholic wife and mother Asia Bibi was dismissed by... Read more
Pope Francis: True love is found in fidelity
Unity and fidelity in a Christian marriage can offer an example of true love to the world, Pope Francis said... Read more
NY Child Victims Act passes, Cuomo takes aim at bishops
The act, versions which had been passed by the state assembly six times over the last twelve years, was given... Read more
Georgetown Law helps Texas diocese fight border wall
The Diocese of Brownsville, Texas, is due in court next week to contest a claim of eminent domain by the... Read more
How a Pennsylvania tax credit program works for Catholic schools
For Catholics sympathetic to Catholic schools, the financial expense of tuition is always a concern. But continuing efforts from donors... Read more
NY abortion law ends ‘common sense’ protection for pregnant women, Catholic Democrat says
A prominent Catholic theologian and Democrat has said that new pro-abortion legislation in New York diminishes legal protections for pregnant... Read more
Cardinal Dolan says Cuomo leveled 'insults' against the Church
The Archbishop of New York said Monday that New York’s governor has insulted the Church, flaunted publicly his dissent from... Read more
Labour MP tried to expand abortion in N Ireland through domestic abuse bill
Attempts to liberalize access to abortion in Northern Ireland continue, shortly after legal abortion was introduced in the Republic of... Read more
Cardinal Farrell reiterates support for 'Amoris laetitia'
In a recent interview, Cardinal Kevin Farrell offered his view of criticisms of the apostolic exhortation on love in the... Read more
