Irish pro-life campaigners criticize Google decision to ban campaign ads
DUBLIN (CNS) — Irish pro-life campaigners have criticized a decision by tech giant Google to ban campaign advertisements before the May 25 referendum on whether the right to life of the unborn should continue to be enshrined in the constitution.
Vatican OKs sainthood cause for Iraqi priest, deacons killed in Mosul
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — The Vatican has given its permission for the opening of the sainthood cause of an Iraqi priest and three deacons who were murdered by armed gunmen in Mosul.
Texas cardinal calls on community to ‘support,’ ‘offer healing’ for victims and families after...
HOUSTON (CNS) — In response to the May 18 school shooting at a Houston-area high school, Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston said the archdiocesan community would “unite to support and offer healing to those affected.”
The Holy Spirit changes hearts, pope says on Pentecost
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Christians should begin each day invoking the Holy Spirit, praying that the Spirit will lead them and the Church closer to God and closer to any person in need, Pope Francis said on Pentecost.
Book gives grisly narration of Nazi WWII Holocaust of Soviet Jews
This book is chilling reading. One wishes it were a novel rather than a factual recounting of the Nazi World War II slaughter of Jews in what was then the Soviet Union.
Catholics get chance to celebrate, think about Mary with new feast day
WASHINGTON (CNS) — The Catholic Church doesn’t often add new celebrations to its pretty full liturgical calendar, but this year’s new feast day, Mary, Mother of the Church on May 21, has Catholics marking the day or at least thinking a little more about Mary.
Arizona Catholic Conference 2018 Legislative Wrap-Up
On May 4, the Arizona Legislature adjourned sine die after spending 116 days in session. In total, more than 1,300 pieces of legislation were introduced with just over 300 of them set to become law.
‘Selfie’ culture leads to alienation, departure from reality, pope says
ROME (CNS) — While taking selfies can be an occasion to capture treasured memories, it can also be a sign that young men and women are deprived of meaningful human interaction with others, Pope Francis said.
All of Chile’s bishops offer resignations after meeting pope on abuse
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Every bishop in Chile offered his resignation to Pope Francis after a three-day meeting at the Vatican to discuss the clerical sexual abuse scandal.
Mexican bishops promise new pastoral approach, accompanying people
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — The Mexican bishops’ conference has pledged to pursue a new pastoral vision, in which the Church is considered close to the needs of the people, the poor are the priority and prelates speak prophetically on issues like violence, inequality and corruption among the elites, who currently count on the hierarchy as an ally.
