Archive for February 8, 2021
Pope Francis tells diplomats 'right to life' is a foundational human right
Pope Francis told diplomats at the Vatican Monday that it is “painful” for him to see more countries move away... Read more
Pope Francis asks people to pray for every victim of human trafficking
Pope Francis has asked people to pray Monday for every person who is currently a victim of human trafficking. Read more
Pro-life candidate declares victory in final 2020 House race
Another woman endorsed by pro-life groups was elected to the U.S. House on Friday, in the last 2020 House race... Read more
Bishops pray for Colombian nun kidnapped four years ago
The president of the Department of Missions at the Colombian Bishops’ Conference marked the fourth anniversary of the kidnapping of... Read more
Pope Francis to visit Iraqi cathedral burned by Islamic State
The Great Al-Tahira Immaculate Conception Cathedral in Bakhdida was charred black inside after the Islamic State set it aflame after... Read more
Catholic school enrollment sees sharpest drop in nearly 50 years
Enrollment at Catholic schools this academic year has seen its largest drop in nearly half a century, according to a... Read more
Catholic groups announce virtual pilgrimage to Holy Land
Several Catholic groups have opened on-line registration for a free virtual pilgrimage, where pilgrims may experience the culture and prayer... Read more
West Virginia bishop revives lay-led advisory council
The Bishop of Wheeling-Charleston is reviving a lay-led advisory council as part of reforms following the 2018 departure of disgraced... Read more
Vatican releases logo of Pope Francis' trip to Iraq
As Pope Francis’ trip to Iraq becomes more likely, the Holy See Press Office released Feb. 8 the logo for... Read more
Former employee of pro-life organizations arrested in DC on child pornography charges
Pro-life organizations have reacted to the arrest and apparent confession of a former employee on child pornography allegations, emphasizing the... Read more
US bishops adjust liturgical translation following concern of CDW
The US bishops' conference last week decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman Missal,... Read more
