Floods in Libya reportedly kill up to 10,000; pope ‘deeply saddened,’ offers prayers
On Tuesday, the Vatican sent a telegram to Archbishop Savio Hon Tai-Fai, the apostolic nuncio to Libya, in which the Holy See said Pope Francis was “deeply saddened to learn…
Biden Justice Department asks Supreme Court to overturn restrictions on abortion pill
Danco Laboratories LLC, which distributes the abortion pill mifepristone under the brand name Mifeprex, also petitioned the Supreme Court to overturn the appellate court ruling. In a statement, the company…
Regnum Christi responds to accusations of sexual abuse of former women members
The director asked the consecrated women to “contrast what we experienced with the present and become aware of the steps of renewal and maturation in our style of consecrated life…
91-year-old ex-priest indicted in New Orleans for alleged rape of boy in 1970s
Williams added that the district attorney’s office hopes “to achieve truth and accountability” that can “assist in a restoration of those lives and a sense of closure.” The Archdiocese of…
Pope Francis urges faithful to ‘be close to the people of Morocco’ in wake of earthquake
“I thank the rescue workers and those who are working to alleviate the suffering of the people,” he continued, praying for “concrete help on the part of everyone” to “support…
Vatican investigating Swiss bishops’ handling of sex abuse cases
The primary purpose of the investigation, the announcement said, is “the accusations of covering up cases of abuse.” The criminal allegations of sexual abuse, the statement said, are handled by…
Ukrainian Catholic leader offers Divine Liturgy in St. Peter’s Basilica
The liturgy was part of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church’s annual Synod of Bishops, taking place in Rome Sept. 3–13. Last week, Pope Francis met for nearly two hours with…
Mexican bishops respond to pro-abortion ruling by Supreme Court: Every life has worth
“But it does make evident a social reality that we must understand as pastors and attend to with due diligence,” they stated. The prelates warned that society cannot “wash its…
Ulma family beatified on a ‘day of joy’ in Poland
Operation “Reinhardt,” a program aimed at murdering all of the Jews in Germany-occupied Poland, began to be implemented in the Ulma family’s area of Poland in late July and early…
Pope Francis: Addressing others’ wrongs ‘without rancor’ requires kindness, courage
Fraternal correction, on the other hand, is a process that allows us to help the other person “understand where he is wrong. And do this for his good, overcoming shame…
Graduate school hopes new education program will help with ‘renewal’ of Catholic schooling
Many Catholic schools across the country are increasingly turning to “classical” forms of education, which focuses on liberal arts such as grammar, rhetoric, geometry, astronomy, and other historically celebrated forms…
Theology of the Body Parent School equips parents to teach truth about human sexuality
After seeing that there were not any programs to help busy parents at home, Caron explained that she “saw a need and we gathered like-minded people to start creating magazines…











