Archive for December 14, 2022
Pope Francis: Remain vigilant against pride and ‘well-mannered demons’
Pope Francis encouraged Christians Wednesday to be vigilant against spiritual pride and the temptations of “well-mannered demons.” Read more
This is why Pope Francis wants you to spend less money this Christmas
Pope Francis is inviting everyone to have “a more humble Christmas” this year. Read more
European Court of Human Rights condemns Bulgaria for discriminating against Christians
The European Court of Human Rights on Tuesday condemned the government of Bulgaria for violating the right to religious freedom... Read more
Cardinal Zen appeals conviction in Hong Kong court
Cardinal Joseph Zen has filed an appeal with Hong Kong’s High Court following his conviction last month for failing to... Read more
Former priest convicted of sexually abusing a minor in Virginia court
Scott A. Asalone, 65, was arrested in Asbury Park, New Jersey, in 2020 on a felony charge of carnal knowledge... Read more
Jesuit official: Alleged sacramental ‘irregularities’ dictated which Vatican office handled Father Rupnik case
New statements by Father Johan Verschueren shed light on a key jurisdictional question surrounding accusations of sexual abuse leveled against... Read more
Former Supreme Knight Carl Anderson honored for support of Iraqi Christians
Carl Anderson, the former supreme knight of the Knight of Columbus, was honored Tuesday night for the work the charity... Read more
Nicaragua forces Catholic bishop to stay under house arrest
The court charged Bishop Rolando Álvarez of Matagalpa with “conspiracy,” “spreading false news, and “damaging the Nicaraguan government and society.” Read more
Hungary stands out for its aid to beleaguered Christians in Iraq. Here’s why
Hungarian President Katalin Novák visited Iraq last week, stopping at a majority-Christian town that has been rebuilt in recent years... Read more
Jesuit superior says that Fr. Marko Rupnik was excommunicated in 2019
Jesuit artist Father Marko Rupnik incurred an automatic excommunication in 2019 for absolving a woman he had sex with, the... Read more
Suspect caught on camera vandalizing Pennsylvania Catholic church
Four statues at St. Joseph Parish in Downingtown, Pennsylvania, were vandalized overnight between Dec. 10 and Dec. 11. Read more
