Archive for April 25, 2019

Bishop Donald J. Hying. Photo courtesy of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishop Donald J. Hying appointed to lead Madison diocese

Pope Francis Thursday appointed Donald J. Hying the next bishop of Madison following the death of Bishop Robert C. Morlino... Read more

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Rwandan bishops apologize for letter urging pardon for genocide perpetrators

The Catholic bishops of Rwanda have apologized for calling for the release of old and ill prisoners convicted for crimes... Read more

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IRS grants Satanic Temple recognition as a 'church'

A satanic group has announced they have been granted recognition as a church by the Internal Revenue Service.  Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Injunction against Title X funding rules draws pro-life criticism

Pro-life advocates have lamented a federal judge’s preliminary injunction against the federal Protect Life Rule, which bars family planning funds... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

CUA president applauds students' decision to block porn

The president of The Catholic University of America has voiced his support for a student government resolution that asked the... Read more

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron speaking April 25, 2019 at The Catholic University of America. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

‘Lay co-agents essential for Church leadership’ Detroit archbishop says

The role of the laity is crucial to the Church’s efforts to combat clerical sex abuse, Archbishop of Allen Vigneron... Read more

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British parliamentary committee urges action on N Ireland abortion law

A committee of the British parliament has said Westminster should bypass Northern Ireland's self-governance to clarify the region's abortion law.  Read more