Archive for March 9, 2021
E-Book: 'Francis in Iraq' - Download all of Pope Francis' messages from his trip to Iraq
In this e-book you will find all the homilies, prayers and speeches that Pope Francis gave during his historic visit... Read more
Catholic women issue statement opposing use of 'abortion-tainted vaccines'
Eighty-six Catholic women from 25 countries issued a letter Monday opposing what they called “abortion-tainted” COVID-19 vaccines, and arguing Church... Read more
Religious sister who treated Covid patients honored as 'Woman of Courage'
A religious sister and registered nurse who served those sick with COVID-19 in Italy has been honored by the U.S.... Read more
Human trafficking wounds the body of Christ, Catholic leaders tell conference
Every person has a role to play to fight human trafficking, Catholic advocates said at an online conference on Tuesday. Read more
Fire destroys historic church in Mexico
St. James the Apostle church in Nurio, in the Mexican state of Michoacán, was destroyed by a fire on Sunday. Read more
Bankruptcy judge rules Buffalo diocese will not pay for retired bishops’ lawyers
A bankruptcy judge ruled this month that the Diocese of Buffalo has “no obligation” to retain a law firm on... Read more
Teresita: The Spanish 10-year-old who became a missionary
A 10-year-old girl in Spain fulfilled her childhood dream of becoming a Catholic missionary from her hospital bed shortly before... Read more
One year into the pandemic, U.S. bishops call for global solidarity
The pandemic has emphasized the need for global solidarity, stated leading U.S. bishops one year after mass lockdowns and suspensions... Read more
Wash. court okays bisexual lawyer’s discrimination suit against Christian homeless mission
American conflicts over religious freedom continue, as the Washington Supreme Court has reversed a ruling that blocked a bisexual lawyer’s... Read more
Bishop Conley discusses extended sabbatical for mental health
Following a nearly year-long sabbatical to attend to his mental health, Bishop James Conley of Lincoln explained his experience with... Read more
