Archive for October 3, 2020

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By Kevin J. Jones

Sainthood inquiry continues for Tennessee priest who died in yellow fever epidemic

The canonization cause is progressing for Father Patrick Ryan, a priest who sacrificed his life in a nineteenth century yellow... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Analysis: Vatican financial report stops short of questions on Peter’s Pence

The Vatican on Thursday published a 2019 financial report on the Holy See, citing calls for greater transparency in how... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Could car seat laws really be lowering birthrates?

Could car seat mandates have caused a decline in births in the U.S. in recent decades? A recent working paper... Read more

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Doctors petition Supreme Court to allow Title X funds for abortion providers 

The American Medical Association on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to review an appeals court decision that upheld a ban... Read more

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Cardinal Parolin defends China deal as Vatican prepares to renew agreement

Cardinal Pietro Parolin defended the Vatican’s controversial deal with China Saturday, saying that all recent popes sought such an agreement... Read more

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Pope Francis signs new encyclical ‘Fratelli tutti’ in Assisi

Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, Fratelli tutti, Saturday during a visit to Assisi.  Read more

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Wisconsin Catholic school leaders fired over violations of child protection policies

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Vatican may add ‘spiritual abuse’ to crimes in Church law

The late Monsignor Thomas Oleghe, the oldest priest in Nigeria, who died on the feast of Christ the King, Nov. 24, at the age of 104.

Oldest Catholic priest in Nigeria dies at 104

Georgetown University, located in Washington, DC, is the nation's oldest Catholic and Jesuit university.

Georgetown law student wins petition for pregnancy accommodations after initial denial

Credit: Panelists at the 2024 International Religious Freedom (IRF) Summit on Jan. 30-31, 2024 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. Credit: IRF Summit.

International Religious Freedom Summit offers program for college students 

Jesus and the disciples during Season 4 of "The Chosen."

'The Chosen’ announces Season 5 theatrical release, new trailer

Nov. 25 marked the 40th anniversary of the Treaty of Peace and Friendship between Argentina and Chile, a treaty that was mediated by Pope St. John Paul II. Pope Francis is shown here speaking at the event.

Pope Francis denounces countries that talk about peace, but make war

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, a native of Seville, Spain, served as prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue. Known for his commitment to fostering dialogue between faiths, he was a key figure in the Vatican’s efforts to promote mutual understanding and peace.

Cardinal Miguel Ángel Ayuso Guixot, champion of interreligious dialogue, dies at 72

Father Enzo Fortunato, OFM Conv., communications director for St. Peter’s Basilica, holds up a copy of the first issue of the Vatican's new monthly magazine, “Piazza San Pietro.”

Vatican to point live webcam at St. Peter’s tomb, publish monthly magazine

Nigerian priests, Father George Ehusani, founder of the Psycho-Spiritual Institute (PSI) and Executive Director of the Lux Terra Leadership Foundation, and Father Hyacinth Ichoku, the Vice Chancellor of Veritas University Abuja, expressed grave concern about the worsening security situation in Nigeria, noting recent activities by the less-known Lakurawa jihadist group in the country’s Northwest region.

“We are in trouble”: Catholic priests lament another jihadist group making inroads in Nigeria

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