Archive for May 12, 2023

Pope Francis shared a stage with Italy's Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on May 12, 2023, to speak at a two-day conference on “The General State of the Birth Rate,” held at Conciliazione Auditorium close to the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: Birth rate is a key indicator of a country’s hope

Pope Francis shared the stage on May 12 with Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni during a two-day conference on “The... Read more

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By Tyler Arnold

Florida bill to protect moral, religious beliefs of doctors, payors signed into law

The new law forbids employers from taking action against employees who refuse to provide services based on a conscience-based objection. Read more

Pope Francis and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Will Pope Francis meet Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy this weekend?

While the Vatican has not confirmed the meeting, diplomatic sources reportedly expect it. Read more

Chicago Auxiliary Bishop Joseph N. Perry.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Chicago’s Bishop Joseph N. Perry to lead U.S. bishops’ anti-racism committee

The Chicago-born bishop brings extensive experience to the role, including his chairmanship of the USCCB Committee on African-American Catholics. Read more

A view of Baltimore's basilica nestled amid the city's famed row houses.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Church commission investigates Baltimore Archdiocese role in slavery

The commission includes academics, archivists, and other researchers who are poring through old documents and will unveil some of its... Read more

North Carolina State Capitol in Raleigh.?w=200&h=150

By Tyler Arnold

Abortion roundup: NC governor to veto 12-week ban as state battles heat up across U.S.

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper’s veto may be overridden by Republicans. Read more