Archive for August 21, 2023
Pope Francis writing a second environmental document after Laudato Si’
The pope said with this new writing he is updating Laudato Si’ to cover current issues. Read more
‘Fear is driven out by perfect love,’ Vatican secretary of state tells South Sudanese
“Jesus Christ dispelled every lingering doubt and distress,” Cardinal Pietro Parolin said on the last day of his four-day visit... Read more
German cardinal disappointed over staff’s attempts to access pornography
“I stand firmly with Pope Francis, who unequivocally condemns [pornography] and warns of its insidious dangers,” Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki... Read more
Jean-Louis Georgelin, ‘architect of Notre Dame’s rebirth,’ dies during hiking trip
The military general was appointed to the project in April 2019 and was confident the restoration of the historic cathedral... Read more
Pope Francis meets U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman Gen. Mark Milley
Neither the Vatican nor the U.S. Department of Defense provided information about the Aug. 21 audience in the Apostolic Palace. Read more
Lawmaker warns of Chinese communists changing the Bible
Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wisconsin, shared examples of the Chinese government changing Scripture to serve its goals. Read more
U.S. State Department hits Nicaraguan officials with visa restrictions
The U.S. government has responded to the most recent action of the Ortega government, the seizure of the assets of... Read more
Retired Albany bishop, accused of covering up and committing abuse, has died
Bishop Howard Hubbard made headlines last year after he announced that he asked the Vatican if he could return to... Read more
California’s new abbey is inspiring young men to join the priesthood
St. Michael’s Abbey outside of Los Angeles is a new home to the Norbertines, an order seeing quick growth in... Read more
Analysis: Do California’s Catholic universities have to include abortion in their health plans?
While state law mandates coverage of abortion and transgender treatments, insurance industry experts say colleges and universities may have options. Read more
Retired Calgary bishop demands proof for ‘missing children’ claims
“Why is the Catholic Church not asking the federal government for proof that even one residential school child is actually... Read more
How to help Maui wildfire victims from afar
Here’s how you can help those affected by the devastating fires on Maui. Read more
Bishop: Texas nuns may have excommunicated themselves with defiant letter
A Carmelite prioress and several other nuns at a Texas monastery may have excommunicated themselves by publishing a statement challenging... Read more
