Archive for August 21, 2019
Minnesota archbishop reflects on the significance of a pastoral heart
Archbishop Bernard Hebda of St Paul and Minneapolis reflected in a recent interview on several major milestones: his 60th birthday,... Read more
Vatican ‘acknowledges the court's decision’ to dismiss Cardinal George Pell's appeal
The Vatican said Wednesday it acknowledges the decision by the Court of Appeals in Victoria to uphold the conviction of... Read more
Pope Francis: Self-interest and hypocrisy destroy the Church
Pope Francis decried hypocrisy and self-interest Wednesday, saying that Christian community should always be characterized by generosity and solidarity. Read more
Florida bishops: Serial killer's execution is 'unnecessary'
The Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops is pleading for Gov. Ron DeSantis to stop the execution of Gary Ray Bowles,... Read more
Jesuit superior general: Satan is a 'symbolic reality'
The superior general of the Society of Jesus said Aug. 21 that the devil is a symbol, but not a... Read more
Opinions divided in reaction to Pell decision
The decision by the Court of Appeal in Victoria to reject Cardinal George Pell’s appeal of his conviction for child sex... Read more
Amazon missionary bishop: Synod plans miss the real problems
A long-time missionary bishop of the Amazon River delta has said that the working document for an upcoming synod of... Read more
White House criticized for push to allow indefinite detention of migrant kids
The White House announced on Wednesday that it would look to terminate court-approved limits on detention of migrant children and... Read more
Priest: We need to address roots of the global migration crisis
With migrant and refugee numbers at a crisis level in Europe and other parts of the world, the international community... Read more
Real reform in the Church requires a faithful laity, priest says
For the Catholic Church to be renewed, the entire body of Christ - especially the laity - must strive to... Read more
Hong Kong student leader: Catholics have an important role in peaceful protests
As massive protests continue in Hong Kong, one student leader says Catholics have an important role to play in encouraging... Read more
'Fertility fraud' scandals raise broader questions about IVF, ethicist says
Lawmakers in three states have passed laws to criminalize “fertility fraud” following a series of scandals in which fertility doctors... Read more
