Pakistani woman who fled to Canada seeks political asylum in France February 27, 2020By Simon Caldwell Filed Under: News, World News The Catholic mother, who spent nearly a decade on death row in Pakistan after she was falsely accused of blasphemy against Islam, wants to live closer to French writer Anne-Isabelle Tollet, who was influential in her fight for freedom and helped her to write her autobiography, “Enfin Libre” (Finally Free).
Leap year’s extra day has a Catholic origin February 27, 2020By Donis Tracy Filed Under: Feature, News, Uncategorized, World News Did you know the present system of calculating the leap years was designed around fixing the date of Easter?
Intellectually disabled L’Arche members react to news of Vanier abuse February 27, 2020By Michael Swan Filed Under: News, World News For the adults with disabilities who are the core members of L’Arche, news that Jean Vanier sexually abused six women over a 35-year period hit particularly hard.
Shut off cellphone, open Bible for Lent, pope tells faithful February 26, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Bible, Feature, Lent, News, Vatican, Video, World News Lent is a time to remove all distractions and bitterness from one’s life in order to better hear God and those who suffer silently and need help, Pope Francis said.
Northern Italian dioceses take drastic measures against coronavirus February 25, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: Coronavirus, News, World News With the biggest two days of celebration and costume parades left, the famous pre-Lenten “Carnevale” of Venice was canceled as were Ash Wednesday services and even funeral Masses throughout the diocese.
High court to examine religious liberty, foster care by same-sex couples February 25, 2020By Carol Zimmermann Filed Under: News, World News The U.S. Supreme Court announced Feb. 24 that in its next term it will examine if the city of Philadelphia can exclude a Catholic social services agency from the city’s foster care program because the agency will not accept same-sex couples as foster parents.
Pope recognizes miracle in sainthood cause of young tech whiz February 25, 2020By Junno Arocho Esteves Filed Under: Feature, News, Saints, World News Pope Francis formally recognized a miracle attributed to the intercession of Carlo Acutis, a 15-year-old Italian teenager who the pope has said is a role model for young men and women today.
Jean Vanier had ‘manipulative’ sexual relationships with six women February 22, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: News, World News Jean Vanier, founder of the ecumenical L’Arche communities that provide group homes and spiritual support for people with intellectual disabilities, used his status to have “manipulative” sexual relationships with at least six women, concludes an internal investigation commissioned by the organization.
Pope says revision of canon law section on crime, penalties is necessary February 21, 2020By Cindy Wooden Filed Under: News, World News The 12-year process of updating the Code of Canon Law section dealing with crimes and penalties was necessary “to make it more organic and responsive to new situations and problems,” Pope Francis said.
Priest hopes being in spotlight at Groban concert can inspire good February 21, 2020By Catholic News Service Filed Under: Arts & Culture, News, World News A priest who sang at a Josh Groban concert has become a viral sensation.
Being meek does not mean being a pushover, pope says at audience February 19, 2020By Carol Glatz Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, Video, World News Those who are meek are patient, gentle and merciful, drawing people together and salvaging relationships, Pope Francis said.
Catholic Scout councils not affected by bankruptcy case, chairman says February 19, 2020By Dennis Sadowski Filed Under: News, World News Boy Scout councils and units sponsored by Catholic parishes and other entities will not be affected by the Chapter 11 bankruptcy case filed by the Boy Scouts of America, said the chairman of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting.
