Catholic Church
Gag Order Against Catholics of Guam Rescinded
ALVIN MUNENE | | Jun 18, 2016 12:11 AM EDT |
A recent decree that was aimed at preventing Catholics from interacting with a group that is calling for the removal of Guam Archbishop Antony Apuron has been rescinded.
China Condemns US Report on Religious Intolerance, Describes it as an ‘Attack’
Rina S. | | May 08, 2016 08:40 AM EDT |
China has filed a formal diplomatic complaint against a report released by the United States Commission for International Religious Freedom (USCIRF). The commission used critical language to condemn the state of religious freedom in China. In response, Beijing has said that the report is biased and described it as an 'attack.'
Catholic Cathedral in Shanghai Undergoing Renovation
Charissa Echavez | | Dec 12, 2015 08:29 AM EST |
A century-old cathedral, known as Far East's grandest church, has been showing some signs of aging and is currently undergoing renovations.
Pope Francis Addresses U.S. Congress, Prods Lawmakers to Help the World's Poor
Benjie Batanes | | Sep 25, 2015 10:42 AM EDT |
The head of the Catholic Church addressed the U.S. Congress on Thursday and prodded the lawmakers to help the world's poor with regards to immigration, climate change and various social ills plaguing the world.
Pope Francis Urges America to Take Action on Climate Change – Republicans Bent on Ignoring Call
Benjie Batanes | | Sep 24, 2015 08:39 AM EDT |
Pope Francis has urged America to contribute more in the fight against climate change during a White House speech on Wednesday. But, a number of politicians, mostly from the Republican Party, are calling on their countrymen to ignore the Pope's message.
Pope Celebrates 2nd Year Of Papacy, Hints At Early Retirement
Geann Pineda | | Mar 14, 2015 02:48 AM EDT |
"I have the feeling that my pontificate will be brief. Four or five years; I do not know, even two or three." These were the words of Pope Francis as he spoke during the second anniversary of his papacy, suggesting he may not remain at the Vatican for life.
Gay Catholics Find New Hope In 'Francis Effect'
Kat De Guzman | | Feb 17, 2015 02:22 AM EST |
Gay Catholic members of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transsexual (LGBT) community has been given new hope as the Pope Francis effect has reached their own bishops and their requests are being granted as to visiting holy sites and places such as Rome and Assisi.
Catholics Want Answers on What China Did to Bishop Shi
Desiree Sison | | Feb 14, 2015 05:22 AM EST |
Catholic Bishop Shi Enxiang is believed to have died while incarcerated in a Chinese secret location which only the Chinese authorities knew
Pope Francis To Visit New York On His First U.S. Trip
Desiree Sison | | Jan 20, 2015 01:31 AM EST |
Pope Francis will be visiting New York City on his first trip to the United States as pope and already, New Yorkers are beaming with excitement over his arrival
Pope Francis' Appointment Of 15 New Cardinals Reflects Church Diversity
Kat De Guzman | | Jan 05, 2015 01:14 AM EST |
Pope Francis on Sunday appointed 15 new cardinals from 14 differentnations such as Tonga, Cape Verde, Uruguay, and Myanmar in order to further practice the diversity of the church and monitor the growth of the religion in continents like Asia and Africa.
Vatican Ends Probe Into 'Feminist' U.S. Nuns On Softer Tone
Raymond Legaspi | | Dec 17, 2014 01:03 AM EST |
An unprecedented Vatican investigation of U.S. women's religious orders that alarmed Roman Catholic sisters when the inquiry began years ago ended Tuesday with a report signaling a softer approach under Pope Francis.
China Open to Working With Vatican to Help Choose Bishops
Dan Weisman | | Nov 26, 2014 07:54 AM EST |
Chinese authorities said the Holy See would be allowed to choose between two episcopal candidates chosen by the State Administration for Religious Affairs, or SARA.
Pope Francis Confirms Visit To The United States Next Year
Christian George Acevedo | | Nov 18, 2014 05:38 PM EST |
Pope Francis announced his first papal visit to the United States in September next year.
Pope Francis: Upholding Right-to-die Is False Sense Of Compassion
Janelle Dela Cruz | | Nov 16, 2014 08:40 PM EST |
Pope Francis completely disagrees with the right-to-die movement Saturday. The leader of the Catholic Church said that euthanasia is mortal sin and against the will of God.
Pope Francis Tells Bishops To Climb Down From ‘Ivory Towers’
Bianca Ortega | | Oct 06, 2014 08:00 AM EDT |
Pope Francis warned bishops and cardinals yesterday at the global synod attended by 200 global religious leaders in St. Peter's Basilica telling them to come down from their "ivory towers" and deal with issues modern families face.
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