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Pope’s pro-life challenge: Respect all life, oppose death penalty
Pope Francis’ recent statement that the death penalty is incompatible with the Gospel focused less on a government’s role in protecting its people and more on the need to defend the sacredness and dignity of every human life.
Franciscans in Holy Land sow peace, fraternity, respect, pope says
The Franciscans assisting the Christian minority and caring for the churches and shrines in the Holy Land are “ambassadors” of all the people of God, Pope Francis said.
Groups settle in lawsuit against HHS contraceptive mandate
Dozens of Catholic groups that challenged the contraceptive mandate of the Affordable Care Act have reached a settlement with the U.S. Justice Department, they announced late Oct. 16.
U.S. bishop concerned about impact of Trump’s health care order on poor
A part of President Donald Trump’s Oct. 13 executive order on health care that would end subsidies to health insurance companies aimed at helping individuals with low to modest incomes is of “grave concern,” a U.S. bishop said.
Quarter-mile long Fatima rosary procession graces St. Paul
A quarter-mile long sea of people carrying candles and praying in procession filled half of John Ireland Boulevard between the State Capitol and the Cathedral of St. Paul in St. Paul Oct. 13
Advocates find there’s little to like in White House immigration plan
There’s little, if anything, that immigrant advocates like in the Trump administration’s latest immigration plan.
Long-term recovery ahead for California communities hit hard by wildfires
The Diocese of Santa Rosa “has been hit hard” and “is in an ongoing state of uncertainty” because of Northern California wildfires that began the night of Oct. 8, said Bishop Robert Vasa.
Catholic group will accept Scouts’ decision to allow girls to join
The leaders of the National Catholic Committee on Scouting, which has its headquarters in the Dallas suburb of Irving, said they “accept and work with the new membership policy of the Boy Scouts of America” to admit girls.
Mobile clinic relies on power of ultrasounds to save lives
In a bustling Target parking lot in Shakopee, it’s difficult for busy shoppers to miss the large 31-foot RV parked prominently in the back with a sign listing a menu of free services, including pregnancy tests, ultrasounds and other resources. And that’s exactly what Alpha Women’s Center Executive Director Anne Fredrickson hopes.
International stewardship speakers examine faith practices of millennials
The leading edge of millennial-age believers is marrying and starting families. Parishes preparing for the future will evolve to meet the habits of this group, said a panel of four Atlanta millennials at the International Catholic Stewardship Council conference.
Red Mass nets largest draw in years with Archbishop Hebda presiding
Having preached at Red Masses for law professionals in major metropolitan areas, members of the bench and bar in the Twin Cities had their turn to hear from Archbishop Bernard Hebda Oct. 7.
Archdiocese reconsecration marks culmination of Fatima anniversary Oct. 13
Cathedral, parishes mark the anniversary of Mary’s final apparition to the shepherd children
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