More than 20 churches to close in Salford as diocese reveals restructuring plan
Salford Diocese has announced proposals to close more than 20 churches across Greater Manchester. The restructuring plans also propose the merger of around 100 parishes in the diocese. Initials plans...
View ArticleCatholic community in Baltimore grieves after house fire claims lives of six...
Following a tragic Baltimore house fire on January 12 in which six children lost their lives, nearby Catholic institutions are joining the effort to aid the stricken Malone family, who have ties to the...
View ArticleJudge Neil Gorsuch nominated to fill Supreme Court vacancy
President Donald Trump nominated Judge Neil Gorsuch to fill the seat on the US Supreme Court that has been empty since the death of Justice Antonin Scalia last February. Gorsuch is a man the country...
View ArticleIraqi Christian leader sees little future for Christians in Mosul
As some residents of the city of Mosul celebrate their new freedom from the ISIS, an Iraqi Christian leader who visited the war-torn city said Christian residents are unlikely to return. “I don’t see a...
View ArticleOn her Sapphire Jubilee, the Queen remains a wonderful inspiration to all
Today is a historic day, as today the Queen becomes the first monarch ever to celebrate her Sapphire Jubilee. She acceded to the throne on this day sixty-five years ago. We are informed that the Queen...
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A beautiful Church for the poor
It is no secret that Catholic worship has become less beautiful. JF Powers, the impish Catholic writer, counted as dear friends many artists who were enthusiastic about liturgical reform at the time of...
View ArticleChristian charities working to bring 500 Syrian and Iraqi refugees to France
The French government and Christian charities are launching an effort to bring 500 Syrian and Iraqi refugees to France so that they don’t turn to traffickers for dangerous and illegal sea crossings. An...
View ArticlePolice clash with anti-Christian mob in southern Egypt
Police have used tear gas to disperse an angry mob of Muslims approaching Christian homes in southern Egypt. The Friday clashes injured four policemen and seven of the Muslim villagers. Police have...
View ArticleClosed hearts are unable to rejoice in the Resurrection, says Pope
Christian faith is a grace and can be perceived only in the hearts of those willing to be surprised by the joy of the Resurrection, Pope Francis said. “A closed heart, a rationalistic heart” is...
View ArticleSon of murdered Pakistani politician receives death threats for supporting...
The son of a Pakistani politician killed for opposing the country’s harsh blasphemy laws says he is now receiving death threats for supporting a Christian woman on death row for insulting Islam. Human...
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