Kamala Harris quizzed judicial nominees over Christian adoption and faith values
WASHINGTON (CNA) — Vice presidential candidate Kamala Harris questioned a judicial nominee over his affiliation with a Christian adoption agency, and another about briefs he wrote for religious liberty lawsuits against the federal contraception mandate. She also questioned another nominee because he had been endorsed by a Texas pro-life organization. Continue reading Kamala Harris quizzed judicial nominees over Christian adoption and faith values
Pope Francis to sign a new encyclical on human fraternity on Oct. 3
VATICAN CITY (CNA) — The Vatican announced Sept. 5 that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3. Continue reading Pope Francis to sign a new encyclical on human fraternity on Oct. 3
Pro-Life activist Abby Johnson debuts new podcast focusing on cultural, controversial issues
AUSTIN, Texas — On the heels of her nationally televised speech at the Republican National Convention Aug. 25, Abby Johnson’s new podcast, “Politely Rude,” dropped its first episode Aug. 26. The podcast is a weekly show focusing on parenting, culture and politics. Continue reading Pro-Life activist Abby Johnson debuts new podcast focusing on cultural, controversial issues
Annual priests vs. seminarians basketball tourney limited, but not sidelined, by COVID-19
SCOTTSDALE — The priests of the Diocese of Phoenix who lead their parishes and those studying to join them in that vocation take a time out every year to play basketball and engage in the kind of fellowship that fosters their relationship as partners in ministry. But this year, that gathering took on different look. Continue reading Annual priests vs. seminarians basketball tourney limited, but not sidelined, by COVID-19
Catholic Charities opens home in Williams for women re-entering society post-incarceration
WILLIAMS — The Magnolia House, a residence for women re-entering the community after completing sentences for minor offenses, has opened in Williams. Continue reading Catholic Charities opens home in Williams for women re-entering society post-incarceration
Fr. Arley Downie (1931-2020) served Native communities in Gallup diocese for 27 years
Fr. Arley T. Downie, formerly of Farmington, New Mexico died Aug. 2, at Generations Skilled Care in Rock Island, Illinois, at age 88. Continue reading Fr. Arley Downie (1931-2020) served Native communities in Gallup diocese for 27 years
Phoenix among three dioceses bringing NFP to Hispanic Catholics
DENVER (CNA) — Susana Díaz gets a kick out of watching couples’ faces during their first marriage preparation class. Continue reading Phoenix among three dioceses bringing NFP to Hispanic Catholics
Westside Head Start begins all-virtual teaching
PEORIA — Catholic Charities Westside Head Start (WSHS) begins virtual learning programs this week. To ensure that all students can participate, staff members will deliver supplies to children and families who request them. Continue reading Westside Head Start begins all-virtual teaching
Padre Kino provides model for ministry leaders today, says Tucson bishop emeritus
As a missionary, Ven. Eusebio Kino can serve as an inspiration for anybody in ministry today, ordained, consecrated or lay, said Bishop Emeritus Gerald F. Kicanas of Tucson. Continue reading Padre Kino provides model for ministry leaders today, says Tucson bishop emeritus
Biden’s pick for veep has history of anti-Catholic hostility
Former vice president Joe Biden, the presumptive Democratic Party nominee for president, has selected Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA), who has a history of showing hostility to the Catholic Church, to be his running mate. She had previously been one of Biden’s challengers for the presidential nomination before dropping out of the race and endorsing him. Continue reading Biden’s pick for veep has history of anti-Catholic hostility
