Archive for September 6, 2023
Journalist documents power of forgiveness on anniversary of Christian persecution in India
Anto Akkara held a recent screening of his sixth film about the killings of Christians in Kandhamal, India, in 2008. Read more
Jimmy Buffett: more Catholic than you think?
The famous soft-rock musician who recently died of cancer was raised Catholic. One commentator believes his music contains Catholic themes. Read more
Pope Francis: Don’t overlook goodness because of scandal
“People, we too like scandal... But you don’t see the forest that is growing every day,” Pope Francis said. Read more
Why did dozens of religious sisters show up at this rural Michigan ice cream stand?
A group of Religious Sisters of Mercy recently enjoyed a “sweet celebration” at Merrill Whippy Dip in Michigan. Read more
Mother Teresa is ‘teacher of love’ says Kolkata archbishop on anniversary of saint’s death
The feast of St. Teresa of Kolkata was celebrated by Catholics and non-Catholics alike with Mass, prayers, tributes, and visits... Read more
Ukrainian Greek Catholic synod tells Pope Francis he has made ‘painful’ statements
“We expressed to the pope everything that our faithful in Ukraine and throughout the world entrusted us to convey to... Read more
Bishop Strickland: Church has ‘no authority whatsoever’ to ordain women to priesthood
The bishop issued the letter as a follow-up to an August document in which he warned of attempts to “present... Read more
Catholic bishops take issue with Biden administration’s proposed LGBT discrimination rules
The bishops warned that within the operation of Catholic charities, an HHS rule would “create conflicts between the [rule’s] requirements... Read more
Second trial of DC pro-life activists who staged protest begins
The trial follows the conviction of five of the defendants’ peers, who were convicted of conspiracy against rights and a... Read more
Baltimore Archdiocese considers bankruptcy amid possible sex abuse lawsuits
On Oct. 1, a new law will go into effect that ends the statute of limitations for civil lawsuits related... Read more
Priest heads to Ulma family beatification: ‘Saintly figures so close to my family tree’
Father Michael Niemczak, a priest from New Mexico and a relative of the Ulma family, plans to visit holy sites... Read more
Pro-life doctors respond to OB-GYN group’s call for abortion ‘without restrictions’
Dr. Christopher Zahn of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists argued that abortion “improves and saves lives.” Read more
UK judge rules seriously ill teen lacks mental competence to seek experimental treatment
The National Health Service trust’s doctors ruled that she is unable to make decisions for herself and asked the court... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court rules criminalization of abortion in Federal Penal Code unconstitutional
The court’s First Chamber ruled the criminalization unconstitutional “since it violates the human rights of women and persons with the... Read more
