Archive for February 6, 2020

Stock image. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Bishops applaud school choice as Pence visits Catholic school

The U.S. bishops’ conference praised a Trump administration plan to expand school choice Wednesday, as Vice President Mike Pence paid... Read more

Pope Francis talks with Tim Tebow Feb. 5 at the Vatican's Paul VI Hall. ?w=200&h=150

What Pope Francis told Tim Tebow

When he met Pope Francis at the Vatican Feb. 5, Tebow talked with the pope about his faith, and especially... Read more

President Trump speaks at campaign event at Westgate Las Vegas Resort & Casino in 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Trump slams opponents, asks for votes at National Prayer Breakfast

President Donald Trump criticized his political opponents, touted strong economic numbers, and asked for votes at the National Prayer Breakfast on... Read more

Theodore McCarrick arrives at the Vatican on March 5, 2013. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Parolin: On McCarrick report release, Pope Francis has 'final word'

Pope Francis will make the final decision on when to publish a highly-anticipated report on former cardinal Theodore McCarrick, Vatican... Read more

?w=200&h=150

Syro-Malabar archdiocese opens sainthood cause of Vincentian founder

The cause for beatification of Father Varkey Kattarath, founder of the Vincentian Congregation, was opened Wednesday at a ceremony in... Read more

Refugee children at the Sharia Al Haman Hope Refugee Camp in Duhok, Iraq, March 28, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Hungarian government urges defense of persecuted Christians

The world must raise their voices and stand up for persecuted Christians, Hungarian State Secretary for the Aid of Persecuted... Read more

?w=200&h=150

Catholic leaders warn Philippine divorce bill lacks sufficient debate

Catholic leaders in the Philippines have voiced concern that a bill aiming to legalize divorce is progressing without significant debate.  Read more

?w=200&h=150

Death of indigenous Argentine children prompts plea against indifference

The head of an indigenous ministry team in Argentina has called on Catholics not to be indifferent to the plight... Read more

?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

NGO releases 'Baker's Dozen' list of contributors to sexual exploitation

The National Center on Sexual Exploitation has updated its annual “Dirty Dozen” ranking of mainstream companies or entities that it... Read more

US Secretary of State Michael Mike Pompeo. ?w=200&h=150

Pompeo announces new alliance for religious freedom

A new International Religious Freedom Alliance with 27 member states was announced on Wednesday by Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.  Read more

Our Lady of the Valley. ?w=200&h=150

In Argentina, 400 grottos to be built for celebration of Virgin Mary

To commemorate the anniversary of a statue of the Virgin Mary being discovered in Argentina, 400 small grottos are being... Read more

The flag of Chile. ?w=200&h=150

Francis fills two episcopal vacancies in Chile left by sex abuse scandal

Pope Francis on Wednesday appointed bishops to the dioceses of Osorno and San Bartolomé de Chillán, both of which had... Read more

Fr. John Connor, LC. ?w=200&h=150

Legionaries of Christ elect new superior general

During its general chapter meeting in Rome, the Legionaries of Christ religious order has elected a new superior general to... Read more