Archive for July 11, 2019
APA launches task force to reduce stigma of 'ethical' polyamorous relationships
People who practice consensual polygamy are the focus of a special task force recently launched by the American Psychological Association,... Read more
Vincent Lambert dies after removal of food and water
Vincent Lambert, a 42 year-old quadriplegic man, died in a French hospital Thursday morning, more than one week after doctors... Read more
St. Benedict Church in Rome celebrates feast with 40 hour adoration vigil
Before St. Benedict left for Subiaco, he studied in Rome, where today there is a little-known chapel built on the... Read more
Finalizing HHS rule on 'hidden abortion' charges is urgent, senator says
Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith insisted that bringing in a new rule to end hidden abortion costs in insurance policies is a... Read more
Vatican tomb investigation uncovers empty graves
The opening of two tombs on Vatican property revealed both graves to be completely empty, providing no answers in the... Read more
Congress hears testimony on 'Kids in cages' at the border
Members of Congress heard testimony on Wednesday about harsh conditions in migrant detention facilities at the U.S.-Mexico border, including from... Read more
Raids on undocumented migrants to go ahead, Trump announces
Planned raids to detain and deport thousands of undocumented immigrants will go ahead after a postponement of several weeks, the... Read more
Va. legislature ends gun session, after bishops had hoped for 'genuine discussions'
The Virginia legislature adjourned Tuesday a special session called by the governor after fewer than two hours. The session was... Read more
Court denies stay against Title X Protect Life Rule
The Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled Thursday that a new Title X rule banning organizations in reciept... Read more
Colombian bishop to bless entire city to counter violence
Bishop Rubén Darío Jaramillo Montoya of Buenaventura will perform blessings throughout his cathedral city Saturday, hoping to counter it's extreme... Read more
Ariz. Catholic agency hopes to house asylum seekers in unused detention center
A Catholic agency in Tucson, Arizona is hoping to transform an unused portion of a juvenile detention center into housing... Read more
Teacher fired for abortion rights social media posts sues Catholic school in SC
A teacher at a Catholic school in South Carolina whose contract was not renewed because of her posts on Facebook... Read more
Rise in crimes against churches in France shock faithful, prompt reflection
Vandalism, theft, arson and other increasing attacks on churches in France have led to debates about their causes, amid shock... Read more
