Young Catholics are returning to the traditional rosary. John Mallon, who helped organise a Rosary on the Coast event last Sunday afternoon said he thinks this is because “young people crave stability in a world that often changes quicker due to technological advances.” The event was held in 350 locations in the British Isles . Read more
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Antisemitism is everyone’s business
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Antisemitism isn’t the business of Jews, it’s everyone’s business. So says a manifesto denouncing “a new antisemitism marked by Islamist radicalisation.” The manifesto has been signed by over 300 French dignitaries and stars. The manifesto was drafted by Philippe Val, a former editor at Charlie Hebdo, after a number of Jewish murders. It says the Read more
Curia reform still on top of the agenda for Council of Cardinals
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
This week, Pope Francis and his Council of Cardinals (C9) met for the 24th time to continue their discussion of curial reform and to work on the draft of a new apostolic constitution outlining the structure and duties of the Roman Curia. They dedicated much of their time to the re-reading of the draft of Read more
Attack was satanic: congregation and priests killed at Mass
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
In an attack described as satanic, two priests are among the dead after gunmen attacked a Catholic church in Nigeria. The exact number of dead and wounded is not clear. Between 15 and 19 people are said to have died while numerous others were shot. The Ayar-Mbalom community is located in Nigeria’s “Middle Belt” where Read more
John Bradburne could be Britain’s first new saint in 50 years
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
In life, John Bradburne was a British soldier, leper colony missionary and poet. In death, he could become Britain’s first new saint in 50 years. Bradburne, whose father was an Anglican clergyman, converted to Catholicism in 1947. His experiences as a soldier in World War II are said to have influenced his conversion. He initially Read more
Basque separatist organisation apologises, will disband
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
The Basque separatist organisation, ETA, says it will lay down its arms next month. The announcement has Spanish church leaders giving thanks to God. ETA has apologised to its victims, saying it regrets the harm caused by its violent campaign for an independent homeland. “We thank God this terrible nightmare of blood and horror is Read more
Three women appointed to Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith
Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Pope Francis has made an historic decision to appoint women to the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. They are the first females members and the first non-clerics to be appointed to the Congregation. The three women appointed are: Linda Ghisoni, who is a professor of canon law at the Pontifical Gregorian University and an Read more
War in South Sudan drags on, church helps displaced
Thursday, April 26th, 2018In South Sudan about a third of the 12 million people have been forced to flee their homes. The Catholic Church is one group trying to help alleviate suffering. In the grounds of the Cathedral of St. Mary in Wau, for example, almost 10,000 internally displaced people continue to find refuge. Read more Read more
9 Catholic churches in Canada to shut doors
Thursday, April 26th, 2018Declaring itself “no longer in a positive financial situation,” the Roman Catholic Diocese of Saint John announced plans today to close several of its church buildings and merge parishes in an effort to contain costs and revitalize flagging church attendance. In total, nine sites of worship will close by September: one church in the Fredericton Read more