Pope Francis: The Holy Spirit unites the Church, despite sin and scandal
Vatican City, Jun 19, 2019 / 03:15 am (CNA).- Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Holy Spirit unites and grows the Church despite human limitations, sins and scandal. “The Holy…
Mexican bishops: The violence must end
Mexico City, Mexico, Jun 19, 2019 / 12:06 am (CNA).- Catholic leaders in Mexico have spoken out against continuing violence in the country and called on governmental authorities to focus…
Quebecois bishops: prohibition on religious garb will ‘fuel fear and intolerance’
Quebec City, Canada, Jun 18, 2019 / 05:01 pm (CNA).- The Canadian province of Quebec passed a law Sunday prohibiting future government employees “in positions of authority” from expressing their…
Church in Scotland urged to update sex abuse reporting and prevention protocols
Glasgow, Scotland, Jun 18, 2019 / 04:11 pm (CNA).- A Scottish Catholic organization set up to prevent, report and audit allegations of sexual abuse within the Church can do even…
US Supreme Court will soon decide ‘Peace Cross’ First Amendment case
Washington D.C., Jun 18, 2019 / 04:10 pm (CNA).- Before the month is out, the US Supreme Court is expected to issue its decision in an establishment clause case with…
Mom, target of doxing state rep, calls for Sims’ censure
Harrisburg, Pa., Jun 18, 2019 / 12:30 pm (CNA).- State Rep. Brian Sims is facing possible censure in the Pennsylvania legislature following his harassment and attempts to dox women and…
Rosica resigns from Salt and Light after plagiarism scandal
Toronto, Canada, Jun 18, 2019 / 11:20 am (CNA).- Fr. Thomas Rosica, SDB, has resigned as CEO of the Salt and Light Media Foundation, four months after reports emerged that…
Vatican quashes rumors of Benedict XVI stroke
Vatican City, Jun 18, 2019 / 11:01 am (CNA).- Pope Benedict XVI is not dead and did not recently suffer a stroke, the Vatican confirmed on Tuesday. On Monday, rumors…
International Youth Forum meets to continue work of Synod
Vatican City, Jun 18, 2019 / 07:45 am (CNA).- Nearly 250 young adults will meet in Rome this week for the International Youth Forum to discuss how best to implement…
Supreme Court gives second chance to Oregon cake bakers who declined same-sex wedding
Portland, Ore., Jun 18, 2019 / 12:20 am (CNA).- An Oregon bakery whose owners declined to make a cake celebrating a same-sex commitment ceremony will get another chance in court,…
Analysis: How will the USCCB vote in first elections since McCarrick scandal?
Washington D.C., Jun 17, 2019 / 06:00 pm (CNA).- While the spring meeting of the U.S. bishops’ conference has only just concluded, some bishops are already looking to the election…
German doctors fined for abortion ads
Berlin, Germany, Jun 17, 2019 / 05:29 pm (CNA).- Two German doctors were fined Friday for abortion advertisements which described how the procedure is carried out. The Berlin district court…