Archive for December 11, 2019
Sainthood cause advances for religious sister, educator who fought racism
In the race to see who will become the first canonized black American saint, one candidate’s cause has advanced: Mother... Read more
Pope Francis prays for Chile after plane disappears near Antarctica
Pope Francis is closely following the news of the Chilean military plane bound for Antarctica that went missing with 38... Read more
Pope Francis: Martyrs are a sign the Church is following Jesus
Pope Francis said Wednesday that persecution has always been a part of the Church’s life, and that the witness of... Read more
Pope thanks Ruthenian Catholics of Ukraine for fidelity to Christ in Soviet era
Pope Francis praised Wednesday the courage of the Ruthenian Eparchy of Mukachevo, which emerged from hiding 30 years ago after... Read more
Archbishop Gomez asks prayers for Francis on his 50th anniversary of priestly ordination
As Pope Francis prepares to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood Friday, Archbishop Jose Gomez of... Read more
India's Citizenship Amendment Bill dismays US religious liberty commission
The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is expressing concern about a controversial bill which passed India’s legislature Wednesday enshrining... Read more
US education department may allow religious to receive federal student aid
The US Department of Education is proposing to restore eligibility to members of religious orders for certain federal higher education... Read more
Archbishop Paglia says priests can be present at assisted suicide
Archbishop Vincenzo Paglia, president of the Pontifical Academy for Life, said Tuesday that he would be willing to hold the... Read more
Suspect arrested after arson destroys NJ church
A suspect is in custody after an early-morning arson destroyed a Catholic parish in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey. Read more
Voices: 'Our Lady of Guadalupe gave my family a miracle'
It was in December of 1991, while attending a novena in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Finbar... Read more
