Archive for July 8, 2019
Pope Francis: Migrants are people, not just a social issue
Pope Francis called Monday for an end to the rhetoric which views migrants as something ‘other,’ saying they are human... Read more
Illinois lawmakers aim to repeal parental notification for minors' abortions
The move follows the enactment of a state law recognizing a “fundamental right” to abortion in the state. Read more
Catholic foster child can attend Protestant school, Irish judge rules
A judge in Ireland has decided that a Catholic girl in foster care can attend a Protestant Church of Ireland... Read more
Pope Francis names women members of consecrated life congregation
Pope Francis Monday appointed 23 new members of the Congregation for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life,... Read more
Holy See waives diplomatic immunity for accused nuncio to France
The Holy See has announced it has revoked the diplomatic immunity of the apostolic nuncio to France, Archbishop Luigi Ventura,... Read more
Former US ambassador to Holy See to chair new human rights commission
Mary Ann Glendon, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See, will head a new human rights advisory body to the... Read more
N Ireland bishops denounce 'undemocratic' attempt to expand abortion
Bishops in Northern Ireland have spoken out against amendments to a bill in the British parliament that would liberalize abortion... Read more
Federal judge temporarily halts Ohio's 'heartbeat abortion' law
An Ohio law banning abortions after the detection of a fetal heartbeat was temporarily blocked by a federal judge July... Read more
Japan awards priest for promoting friendship in Africa through judo
A Capuchin Franciscan priest from Northern Ireland who spent 50 years on mission in Zambia has been awarded one of... Read more
Catholic woman with schizophrenia being held for blasphemy in Indonesia
A mentally ill woman who identified herself as a Catholic is being held for blasphemy in Indonesia after an incident... Read more
Thousands of Irish pro-lifers rally in Dublin, say abortion law must go
An estimated 10,000 Irish pro-life advocates attended the first major pro-life rally and march in Ireland since the country implemented... Read more
Venezuelan bishops condemn death of naval captain while in custody
The Venezuelan bishops' justice and peace commission have condemned the death in custody of Rafael Acosta Arévalo, a naval captain... Read more
