Archive for October 25, 2021
Indian Catholic archbishop criticizes Christian missionary survey plan
‘There is no good that will come out of it,’ said Archbishop Peter Machado. Read more
Pope Francis names Jeffrey Sachs to pontifical academy
Sachs has been a frequent visitor to the Vatican in recent years. Read more
Vatican cardinal visits Syria in 10th year of civil war
Cardinal Leonardo Sandri will spend eight days in the country. Read more
Meet Sandra Sabattini, the first bride-to-be beatified in the Catholic Church
The 22-year-old died when she was struck by a passing car in 1984. Read more
Church asks people to vote their conscience in Nicaraguan general election
The Nicaraguan bishops’ conference called Thursday on citizens to act freely and to vote according to their conscience as the... Read more
Pope Francis meets Knights of Columbus leader at Vatican
Patrick E. Kelly took office on March 1. Read more
Mobile heart clinic provides free visits to poor in St. Peter’s Square
The rate of heart attacks tripled in Italy in 2020 compared to the previous year. Read more
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US bishops warn against ‘extreme’ abortion provisions in budget bills
Spending bills introduced last week in the U.S. Senate would force employers and insurers to cover and pay for abortion,... Read more
Abortion is failing women: An interview with Angela Wu Howard
Legal scholar Angela Wu Howard is one of the signers of an amicus brief in the Dobbs abortion case that... Read more
Beatification of 127 Spanish Civil War martyrs in Córdoba shows 'profound spiritual wealth'
Fr. Juan Elías Medina and 126 companions, who were martyred during the Spanish Civil War, were beatified this month in... Read more
Pro-life advocates mustn't lose hope and joy amid struggles, English bishop says
There will be many pro-life battles this century, but foes of abortion, assisted suicide, and other crimes against human life... Read more
