Archive for July 24, 2019
Eritreans suffering from seizure of Catholic health clinics, aid group says
The Eritrean government’s recent closure of all Catholic-run health clinics in the country will have devastating effects for the people... Read more
What did the Vatican just Google? A satirist speaks
Last fall, amid swirling headlines about synods and still-emerging sex abuse scandals, an odd account popped up in the newsfeeds... Read more
China continues to rebut Western claims about repression of Uighurs
An article published Wednesday in a state-run paper from mainland China repeated government talking points regarding the situations of the... Read more
Amid global Christian persecution, this Coptic archbishop urges unity
A leading Coptic archbishop said that Christians must “walk in the shoes” of those facing global Christian persecution, while overcoming... Read more
In Northern Iraq, Christians face obstacles on the road to rebuilding
As some Christian genocide victims rebuild their homes in Northern Iraq, a tenuous security situation still threatens their future in... Read more
On prevention of child abuse, Pope Francis points to St. John Bosco's example
In an unscripted video message that appears to have been recorded on a cell phone, Pope Francis spoke of the... Read more
First permit issued under Australian state's assisted suicide, euthanasia law
The first permit for medically assisted death in Victoria was issued in recent weeks, within a month of the going... Read more
New York law bans revenge porn
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo has signed a bill criminalizing revenge pornography - the distribution of sexual or nude images... Read more
Priests protest Indian cardinal returned to diocese
Catholic priests are reportedly protesting Pope Francis’ reinstatement of a cardinal who is facing allegations of financial mismanagement, and has... Read more
Mexican bishops: Government devalues migrants' dignity
The Mexican bishops reaffirmed Tuesday its concern over the lack of a humanitarian reception for migrants, whose dignity has been... Read more
Judge blocks Arkansas abortion regulations
A federal judge in Arkansas on Tuesday temporarily blocked several new regulations on abortion clinics, which otherwise might have led... Read more
Nominee grilled over Knights of Columbus membership confirmed as federal judge
The Senate on Wednesday voted to confirm Brian Buescher, a judicial nominee grilled by two senators last year over his... Read more
