Archive for October 31, 2019
In opioid-hit west Michigan, Catholic Charities plans to open detox center
Catholic Charities West Michigan has announced plans to build a $4.5 million detox center, expected to serve 700 people a... Read more
Religion should transmit ‘values and virtues’ to next generation, pope says
Pope Francis spoke Thursday about education as a path to peace, saying that if people of faith do not transmit... Read more
Buffalo diocese investigation ends, DiMarzio will send report to Vatican
The bishop offered no comment on his findings in the scandal-hit Buffalo diocese. Read more
Pope Francis to military chaplains: Safeguard human dignity in conflict
Pope Francis met with military chaplains from around the world Thursday as they participate in a formation course on international... Read more
Senate bill could blacklist pro-life groups for aid funding
A pro-life group is warning Senators that a proposed government funding bill could “blacklist” pro-life groups while funding promoters of... Read more
After two major Philippines quakes, Catholic bishops call for prayers and aid
Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers and aid for earthquake victims after two strong earthquakes hit the Philippines in the... Read more
Missouri abortion clinic hearing wraps up; decision expected in February
Regulators in Missouri are in the process of determining whether the state’s last remaining abortion clinic can keep its license... Read more
Human trafficking, prostitution reform in Malta falls short, Catholic group says
Catholic Voices Malta issued a position paper Thursday on proposed human trafficking reform in the island nation, saying that while... Read more
Vatican official highlights confession on All Saints, All Souls Day
It is fitting for Catholics to go to confession on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and to pray... Read more
Cardinal Dolan on Biden communion denial: 'I wouldn't do it'
Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York has responded to questions about the denial of Holy Communion to... Read more
As fires sweep through California, Catholics offer prayers and support
In the face of ongoing fires throughout California, Catholic organizations have responded with prayers, shelter, and food. Read more
