Catholic Church

August 31, 2018

Viganò: Journalists Must Ask What Happened to ‘Cache of Documents’ Benedict Gave to Francis

By Diane Montagna, LifeSiteNews - In an interview this week with Aldo Maria Valli, an Italian journalist who helped Viganò plan the publicatin of his statement, the former U.S. Nuncio pushed back on claims that he was motivated by revenge. Instead, he insists he spoke out because “the corruption has reached the top levels of the heirarchy of the Church. ” He also asks journalists why they are not investigating what happened to the “cache of documents” that Benedict XVI delivered to Pope Francis after his election, documents which may confirm the allegations made in his testimony.

August 31, 2018

Fr. Shenan J. Boquet: The Importance of Language in Changing the Culture

By Fr. Shenan J. Boquet, Human Life International - For nearly forty-five years Human Life International has been engaged in building a Culture of Life through education and activism. Though we have been blessed with success in many of our efforts, we have also faced numerous difficulties. One of these difficulties is one we share with all who defend life, faith and family: As cultural values in the U.S. and elsewhere have decayed, the language used to express and defend those values has become foreign to many whom we are trying to reach.

August 31, 2018

Archbishop Aquila Supports USCCB Executive Committee’s Call for Investigation in Wake of Archbishop Vigano’s Testimony

By Denver Catholic Staff, Denver Catholic - Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila has issued the following letter expressing his support for USCCB President Cardinal Daniel DiNardo’s and the Executive Committee’s call for an independent investigation in the wake of Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano’s testimony released earlier this week: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ… Many of you are aware that this past weekend the former papal representative to the United States, Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, released a testimony that makes serious allegations about the Archbishop McCarrick abuse case.

August 31, 2018

The Forgotten Purpose of the Eucharist

By Fr. Nnamdi Moneme, OMV, Catholic Exchange - The Eucharist demands change from us constantly because it is no ordinary or earthly food. When we eat earthly food, we receive strength to do what we want to do. But when we receive heavenly food, the food that God gives to us and food that we know about only because God chooses to reveal it to us, God strengthens us do what He wants us to do.