Council of Cardinals adjourns until April

Pope Francis, with his Council of nine Cardinal advisors, often referred to simply as the ‘C9,’ adjourn their February session dedicated to listening to the role of women in the Church, synodality, and evangelization, until their next session in April. Read all  

Pope Francis Says People Who Criticize Fiducia Supplicans Are Guilty of ‘Hypocrisy’…

Pope Francis said he sees “hypocrisy” in criticism of his decision to allow priests to bless same-sex couples, possibly his most strongly worded defence of the move. LGBT blessings were authorised last month by a Vatican document called Fiducia Supplicans (Supplicating Trust), but that has met with significant resistance in the Catholic Church, particularly from […]

FDA makes it official: Informed consent not required for ‘minimal risk’ studies

A ruling issued last week by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration – to implement a provision of the 21st Century Cures Act, signed into law in December 2016 – makes it legal for clinical researchers to conduct research on human subjects without obtaining informed consent when the research poses ‘no more than minimal risk.’Read […]

YOUR URGENT PRAYER REQUESTS

PLEASE use the sharing buttons! Thanks! This time of year, close to Christmas, is a time of joy. Not everyone, however, has joyful news.  Some experience serious challenges. In your charity would you please take a moment look at the … Read More →

Raising Catholic Kids: New Study Suggests What Successful Parents Have in Common

Rawpixel Among households that were successful in fostering lasting faith, children understood their parents to be open to hearing and talking about the children’s doubts and struggles when it came to faith Dr. Gregory Popcak said the conclusion of the study was that children who grow up in a warm and affectionate home — spending […]