Archive for May 15, 2020
Benedict XVI hails John Paul II as ‘liberating restorer’ of Church
John Paul II was a “liberating restorer of the Church” in the turbulent years after the Second Vatican Council, Benedict... Read more
Full text: Benedict XVI's letter marking St. John Paul II's birth centenary
The full text of Pope emeritus Benedict XVI's letter marking the centenary of the birth of St. John Paul II. The... Read more
Pope Francis says plight of displaced people is an ‘unseen tragedy’ amid pandemic
The coronavirus crisis is an opportunity to reflect more on how we can help the most vulnerable around us, including... Read more
Pope Francis prays for families to grow in love and respect
Pope Francis prayed for the world’s families to grow in love and respect for one another at his morning Mass... Read more
Iraq’s suffering will ‘rise sharply’ in wake of coronavirus, priest says
The number of people in need of help with basic necessities in Iraq, already in the millions, is expected to... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica is sanitized ahead of reopening to public
Ahead of its eventual reopening to the public, St. Peter’s Basilica is being cleaned and sanitized at the direction of... Read more
Coloradans gather final round of signatures for late-term abortion ban
A coalition of volunteers in Colorado hopes to gather enough signatures in the next two weeks on a petition to... Read more
Former judge: coronavirus restrictions have a place, but religion is 'essential'
Public health orders to limit the spread of the new coronavirus raise important questions about the U.S. Constitution and religious... Read more
Senate approves Uyghur human rights bill
The Senate approved a bill on Thursday to sanction Chinese leaders complicit in the persecution of Uyghur Muslims. Read more
New coronavirus relief bill could fund abortions
As the House on Friday prepares to vote on another coronavirus relief package, pro-lifers warn that it could be used... Read more
CDC documents on reopening do not include suggestions for churches
Specific guidelines for reopening churches during the coronavirus pandemic were excluded from a set of documents released by the CDC... Read more
With dozens of babies stranded in Ukraine, bishops call for an end to surrogacy
At least 100 babies recently born to surrogate mothers are now “stranded” in Ukraine, as coronavirus restrictions prevent them from... Read more
