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December 06, 2018
Between a Christmas tree and a menorah display in the Illinois state capitol, a statue from the Satanic Temple is standing for the holiday season. The display shows an apple upheld by an arm which has been encircled by a snake. The words “Knowledge is the greatest gift” is written across the front of the
December 06, 2018
Three Catholic charitable organizations were named as winners of $5 million grants from the charitable organization of Jeff and MacKenzie Bezos. Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New Orleans, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, and Catholic Community Services of Western Washington were three of the 24 organizations selected to receive grants by the
December 05, 2018
The names will be left redacted to 'protect their constitutional rights to reputation'
December 05, 2018
French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe announced Tuesday morning that the government would suspend the imposition of a proposed fuel tax increase for six months. The planned increases, originally set to take effect in January, have been at the center of two weeks of demonstrations nationwide, including rioting in Paris. Catholic leaders have been cautious in
December 04, 2018
Only by striving for personal holiness can we help the Church resolve its crises, the Bishop of Shrewsbury said
December 04, 2018
The Diocese of Syracuse has released a list of 57 priests credibly accused of abusing a minor, with some of the charges dating back to the 1950s. “It is my fervent hope and prayer that this effort will bring some peace and healing to those who have been directly harmed and to all members of
December 04, 2018
Human rights groups are criticizing a smartphone app being rolled out by the Indonesian government which allows citizens to file heresy reports against groups with unofficial or unorthodox religious practices
December 03, 2018
Hundreds of Catholics processed through Hollywood’s Walk of Fame in a special Eucharistic procession for the poor last month. The event was organized by the Beloved Movement, a forum that promotes discipleship and spiritual community. An estimated 700 people attended the Hollywood Beloved Procession after Mass at Blessed Sacrament Church on Nov. 17. As part
December 01, 2018
In a book-length interview to be published next week, Pope Francis addressed gifts and challenges for clerical and religious vocations, among them the challenge of homosexuality in the clergy. “The issue of homosexuality is a very serious issue that must be adequately discerned from the beginning with the candidates, if that is the case. We
December 01, 2018
On the feast of St. Andrew the Apostle, Pope Francis told the Ecumenical Patriarch of Constantinople that while the Holy Spirit has in recent years prompted a “fraternal dialogue” between the Catholic and Orthodox Churches, both Churches should work to achieve full communion with one another. “While centuries of mutual misunderstanding, differences and silence may
November 30, 2018
Cardinal Gerhard Müller said in a recent interview that the problem of clerical sex abuse must be countered primarily by spiritual renewal, prayer, and penance. The prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith said in a Nov. 28 interview with Vatican Insider that “We need spiritual renewal, prayer and penance, drawing
November 30, 2018
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe announced Thursday it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization. At a press conference Nov. 29, Archbishop John Wester said that filing for bankruptcy is an equitable way to meet its responsibility to sexual abuse victims. Wester said there are between 35-40 active claims against the archdiocese, which is comprised
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