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May 2019

May 28

Pope Francis breaks silence on Viganò claims

May 28, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- After waiting nine months, Pope Francis has denied accusations that he was aware of allegations of sex abuse involving former American Cardinal Theodore McCarrick and failed to take action.

Financial controversy involving Indian cardinal flares anew

May 28, 2019

COCHIN, India -- A financial controversy involving an Indian cardinal has taken another turn after his archdiocese demanded a federal investigation into allegedly fake documents it said are aimed at defaming him.

Former secretary says prominent Church officials knew McCarrick's ministry was restricted

May 28, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Benedict XVI had imposed restrictions on the public ministry of former Cardinal Theodore E. McCarrick in 2008, but they were not formal sanctions and were not followed strictly, even during the papacy of Pope Benedict himself, McCarrick's former secretary said.

Supreme Court allows fetal burials, rejects abortion limits in Indiana

May 28, 2019

WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Supreme Court weighed in on two different aspects of Indiana abortion laws May 28.

Sculptor draws inspiration from homeless

May 28, 2019

When Timothy Schmalz was envisioning how best to portray Christ in his When I Was Naked sculpture, he was stumped.

Pope Francis says Argentine bishop will go to trial for sexual misconduct

May 28, 2019

VATICAN CITY (CNA) -- Pope Francis has said a preliminary investigation against Bishop Gustavo Oscar Zanchetta has concluded and will now proceed to trial.

Canadians give Church failing grade on handling abuse crisis

May 28, 2019

OTTAWA -- A majority of Canadian Catholics believe the clerical sexual abuse crisis has been mishandled by the Church, but the scandals have not caused a faith crisis and most Catholics still support Pope Francis, according to a national survey.

Four Catholics die in latest Burkina Faso church attack

May 28, 2019

OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso -- Suspected Muslim extremists attacked another Catholic church in Burkina Faso, killing four people and raising the death toll among Christians to 20 in wave of violence in the West Africa nation.

May 29

Knights of Columbus saying goodbye to ceremonial cape and chapeau

May 29, 2019

A longstanding tradition is coming to an end this summer as the Knights of Columbus discard the ceremonial capes and plumed chapeaus of its Fourth Degree members.

Missouri governor signs new bill to ban abortions

May 29, 2019

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. -- With Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signing into law a bill that bans abortions on or beyond the eighth week of pregnancy, the state's lawmakers" have taken a giant step forward for the pro-life movement," said St. Louis Archbishop Robert J. Carlson.

Illinois House passes bill allowing abortion at any stage

May 29, 2019

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. -- In a 64-50 vote May 28, the Illinois House passed an abortion bill the Catholic Conference of Illinois called "an extreme measure" that allows "for the abortion of unborn life at any stage of pregnancy and for any reason."

Wednesday Audience: Through the Holy Spirit, God's word can tear down divisive walls

May 29, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- When the Holy Spirit speaks to men and women through the word of those who evangelize, it ignites a power strong enough to break down the barriers that divide the human family, Pope Francis said.

Ahead of visit, Pope Francis calls on Romania to remember legacy of martyrs

May 29, 2019

VATICAN CITY -- Pope Francis said he hopes his visit to Romania will strengthen the bonds of faith that unite Orthodox and Catholics in the country.

Missouri may be first abortion-free state

May 29, 2019

ST. LOUIS -- The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has told Planned Parenthood officials it will not renew its St. Louis clinic's license expiring May 31 unless the clinic makes changes to comply with various state health regulations.

Cardinal Pell's appeal of guilty verdict in abuse cases set for hearing

May 29, 2019

MELBOURNE, Australia -- Should an appeals court uphold his conviction for child sexual abuse, Australian Cardinal George Pell appears to have come to terms that his spectacular fall from grace could be complete in upcoming days.

Europe's bishops call for unity, cooperation after crucial EU elections

May 29, 2019

BRUSSELS -- Catholic church leaders welcomed the outcome of key European Union elections as endorsing their continent's unity, but also called for stronger dialogue in European politics.

Youth ministry program takes a fresh approach

May 29, 2019

Youth ministers have to be a jack-of-all-trades in a parish community. They work as a bridge between parishes, schools, parents and priests while empowering youth to be full, active and conscious participants in the parish.

Speaking Out: The Eucharist is my anchor

May 29, 2019

Last week I came across an article that claimed consecrated hosts were for sale at an online store. The article claimed that a vendor sells many items for satanic black masses, including “real Catholic hosts consecrated by a priest.”

Door is opened on life-changing art

May 29, 2019

VANCOUVER -- Anyone walking the grungy streets of Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside can’t help but notice the striking work of local graffiti artist Larissa Healey.

May 30

Global mission begins on a global stage at UN

May 30, 2019

Genevieve Pinnington is on a mission to spread the good news of global citizenship. After six months working at the United Nations headquarters in New York City, the 22-year-old returned to Toronto with a passion to engage others in world issues — not to mention a personal sense of appreciation for the greener spaces of home.