WASHINGTON — In marking the “sorrowful anniversary” Jan. 22 of the Supreme Court’s ruling legalizing abortion nationwide, the chairman of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee said the … Read More
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Local Organizations Join Together To Host 3rd Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Vigil – Video Story
On Saturday, January 11th, 2020, United We Stand Brown County Wisconsin hosted the 3rd Annual Human Trafficking Awareness Vigil in recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. … Read More
New rules in China target unregistered Catholic, Protestant churches
SIEM REAP, Cambodia — The Chinese government has targeted unregistered Catholic and Protestant churches with a new expansion of rules and regulations governing religious organizations. It will … Read More
Church workers join aid distribution after Jakarta floods leave 60 dead
JAKARTA, Indonesia — Caritas Indonesia (Karina) has joined the Jakarta Archdiocese in distributing aid to people hard hit by floods that have killed dozens of people in … Read More
Pope accepts resignation of Sioux Falls bishop; names successor
WASHINGTON — Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Bishop Paul J. Swain of Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and appointed as his successor Father Donald E. DeGrood, … Read More
A better way to start your day
What’s the first thing you do when the alarm sounds in the morning? Groaning, “Oh, no, it’s not even light,” might come to mind. However, a better … Read More
Experts offer advice to help people confront anxiety over gun violence
PORTLAND, Ore. — Firearm attacks have changed society in the United States as mass shootings have become more frequent and the public is forced to face the … Read More
Ordination of new bishop for Des Moines is first for diocese in 70 years
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa — For the first time in more than 70 years, the Diocese of Des Moines witnessed the ordination of its shepherd. Before a … Read More
Pope appoints aide, former communications prefect to new posts
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis appointed an aide who served as his English interpreter and the former prefect of the Vatican Dicastery for Communication to new posts. … Read More
Italian Cardinal Achille Silvestrini dead at 95
VATICAN CITY — Cardinal Achille Silvestrini, former prefect of the Congregation for Eastern Churches and a longtime Vatican diplomat, died at the age of 95. According to … Read More
