Archive for May 1, 2019
Satan is real, Pope Francis says
Pope Francis Wednesday reminded those who think belief in the devil is antiquated or outdated that Satan really exists and... Read more
Analysis: With bishops in a tight spot, will priests get squeezed?
As bishops address the clerical sexual abuse crisis, will they ensure the canonical rights of priests? Read more
Vatican accepts resignation of Bishop McGrath of San Jose
Pope Francis Wednesday accepted the resignation of Bishop Patrick J. McGrath of San Jose, California, who will be automatically succeeded... Read more
Chilean bishops, prosecutors to cooperate in abuse investigations
The Chilean bishops' conference signed a collaboration agreement with public prosecutors Tuesday to streamline the investigation of clerical sexual abuse. Read more
Theologians accuse pope of heresy
A group of nineteen Catholics, including some prominent academics, have published an open letter to the bishops of the world... Read more
Retired archbishop calls for release of protesters amid Venezuela crisis
The Archbishop Emeritus of Maracaibo demanded Wednesday the prompt release of peaceful demonstrators who were arrested the day prior during... Read more
St. Joseph Catholic Church in Phoenix destroyed by fire, cause unknown
An extensive fire destroyed St. Joseph Catholic Church in north Phoenix during the early morning hours of May 1. The... Read more
Oklahoma Supreme Court rules against abortion pill law
The Oklahoma Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down a state law restricting the way in which the abortion pill is... Read more
Archbishop Gregory promises transparency during state investigation
The bishops of the state of Georgia have vowed to be open and transparent as the attorney general conducts an... Read more
Nicaraguan bishops lament continued suffering under Ortega
The Nicaraguan bishops lamented Wednesday that “the Nicaraguan family continues to suffer,” and called for no more “repressive actions and... Read more
