Archive for September 6, 2024
How the Catholic faith has helped East Timor forgive
Pope Francis’ visit to East Timor highlights the Catholic Church’s vital role in the nation’s journey of reconciliation and peace. Read more
West Virginia ban on assisted suicide ‘a fight worth fighting,’ state delegate says
“We’re trying to use it to serve as a beacon for other states who value the preservation of life, to... Read more
PHOTOS: Pope Francis in Indonesia for his 45th apostolic journey
The Holy Father on Tuesday landed in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the first stop on what is to be... Read more
How to participate in the International Eucharistic Congress at home
The 2024 International Eucharistic Congress, which begins this Sunday in Quito, Ecuador, is generating great expectations around the world. Read more
Nebraska ballot measure would make private schools ineligible for voucher program
A ballot measure to repeal a new school choice scholarship voucher program is set to be on the November 2024... Read more
Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea amid report of arrests in Indonesia
As Pope Francis arrives in Papua New Guinea, Indonesian police report they detained seven individuals in connection with a foiled... Read more
Florida investigating abortion amendment signatures for fraud
As Election Day approaches, here’s the latest news on abortion from around the nation. Read more
Georgetown investigates vandalism of crucifix and Mary statue as ‘potential hate crimes’
“Anti-Catholic acts and desecration of religious symbols are deeply concerning, hurtful, and offensive,” read a letter sent to staff and... Read more
Mexico making progress in translating Bible into Indigenous languages
Mexico has 69 national languages — 68 Indigenous and Spanish — which places it “among the top 10 nations with... Read more
Spanish expatriate reflects on gift of pope’s visit to predominantly Muslim Indonesia
Socorro Vázquez, a 27-year-old Catholic from Spain, reflected on her experience of Pope Francis’ visit to Indonesia and her faith... Read more
Some people in Papua New Guinea walked 3 weeks to see Pope Francis
Some people even came from the Solomon Islands, about 885 miles to the east in the South Pacific. Read more
Pope Francis urges stewardship of Papua New Guinea’s resources, peace among tribes
In his address to officials in Port Moresby, Pope Francis called for responsible use of natural resources, an end to... Read more
