Archive for January 14, 2022
Report: 1 in 5 Irish priests and brothers have died in the past three years
The Irish Catholic Bishops’ Conference was unable to confirm the figure. Read more
South Korean shrine celebrates designation as international pilgrimage site
Haemi Catholic Martyrs’ Shrine is the second Korean site to receive the honor. Read more
10 things to know about Pope emeritus Benedict XVI
A recent investigative report concerning the Archdiocese of Munich has placed Pope emeritus Benedict XVI in the media spotlight again.... Read more
Catholic bishop in India cleared of charges of raping a nun
A bishop charged with the repeated rape of a nun over the course of two years was acquitted by a... Read more
Vatican astronomer: ‘Trust the science’ does not convince those who most need to be convinced
Brother Guy Consolmagno said the phrase left him ‘puzzled.’ Read more
A joyful, faithful 'warrior': Catholic philosopher, author Alice von Hildebrand dies at 98
Alice von Hildebrand, known to her friends as "Lily," died Jan. 14, leaving behind an impressive collection of writing and... Read more
English prosecutors consider guidelines advising against charges for those who assist in 'mercy killings'
The Crown Prosecution Service, which brings criminal charges in England and Wales, is considering a proposal to examine “mercy killings”... Read more
Here's the latest update on the attack on the Our Lady of Fatima statue in D.C.
Police say they have identified a person of interest after releasing security camera footage of a man damaging an Our... Read more
US bishops' pro-life novena to begin next week
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ “9 Days for Life”, as the... Read more
'We must not lose our sense of humor': Pope writes to journalist who caught him leaving record store
After a journalist reported on Pope Francis’ surprise visit to a record store, the pope surprised him back — by... Read more
