Archive for May 2, 2019

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Right to life a 'core value' of newly-launched Irish political party

The leader of a new political party that spans both Ireland and Northern Ireland promised to uphold the right to... Read more

John Bradburne with Jeromia at the Mutemwa Leper Settlement. Photo courtesy of the John Bradburne Memorial Society.?w=200&h=150

Zimbabwean bishops reportedly approve beatification cause of lay missionary

The bishops' conference of Zimbabwe approved Wednesday the opening of the cause for canonization of John Bradburne, a lay missionary... Read more

Pope Francis meets with participants in the plenary session of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences at the Vatican's Clementine Hall, May 2, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: 'The common good has become global'

Pope Francis called on nations to work toward a global common good Thursday, particularly in confronting climate change, human trafficking,... Read more

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith of Colombo in his cathedral city, Jan. 13, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Public Masses suspended for second week in Sri Lanka

Following terrorist attacks and ongoing threats to safety, Masses will be suspended in the Archdiocese of Colombo for a second... Read more

Venezuelan National Guard attacks church during Mass

Members of the Venezuelan National Guard attacked a Catholic church in San Cristobal Wednesday, amid nationwide protests against the government... Read more

Hand wearing gay pride rainbow wristband making a power fist gesture in front of the US Capitol Building in Washington, DC. Via Shutterstock?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Equality Act advances amid warnings over religious freedom

The House of Representatives Judiciary Committee has approved a controversial equality bill paving the way for a full vote on... Read more

Pope Francis walk at the end of his weekly general audience in Saint Peter's Square. ?w=200&h=150

By Ed Condon

Analysis: Serious and unserious allegations of papal heresy

Despite the recent open letter’s strident claims, the arguments advanced by its authors do not appear to make a legal,... Read more

Kansas legislators fail to override veto of abortion pill reversal law

By a single vote, the Kansas legislature failed to override a governor’s veto of a bill requiring doctors who administer... Read more

Cyclone Kenneth before landful just east of Pema, Mozambique, April 25, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic Relief Services aids cyclone-stricken nothern Mozambique

Catholic Relief Services is appealing for additional aid after Cyclone Kenneth struck northern Mozambique last week, the second such storm... Read more