Catholic News Archives

Study finds more Americans are approving of polygamy

According to a recent poll, polygamy’s approval rating has steadily increased 10 percent since 2003. The study also found that though polygamy is often found in fundamentalist sects of religion, it grew most of its acceptance from non-religious people.

Vatican justice branch sets anti-corruption goals for 2018

Nearly 50 anti-mafia and anti-corruption magistrates, Church officials, state representatives, heads of movements, victims and ambassadors met at the Vatican to discuss strategies and ways forward in the fight against corruption which is an effort encouraged by Pope Francis.

Unborn babies can detect different languages, new study says

Children might be learning how to recognize language up to one month before they are born, according to a recent study. In a test, unborn children were able to distinguish the difference between someone speaking in English and someone speaking Japanese.

Charlie Gard was baptized, held St. Jude medal before death
- Catholic News Agency, Global Church
- August 1, 2017
Charlie Gard, an 11 month-old British infant whose plight sparked international support as well as a debate on medical, infant, and parental rights, was baptized before he died. In April, a picture of his tiny fist clutching a St. Jude, patron of lost causes, medal made the rounds on the internet.
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Priest horrified at exorcist film showings in abandoned church
- Catholic News Agency, Global Church
- July 28, 2017
The Belfast Film Festival takes pride in the evoking locations it chooses to screen films, but according to an Irish priest this time they might have taken it too far. The festival has organized the screening of two horror movies – The Exorcist and The Omen – at an abandoned church.
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NFP: It’s not just a Catholic thing anymore
- Catholic News Agency, Church in the US
- July 25, 2017
Recent studies have shown that more and more women are ditching the pill and opting for fertility awareness methods as a natural way to avoid or delay pregnancy. “All women – Protestant, Catholic, Atheists, and nones – can appreciate this hormone free (and conscience free) alternative to chemical contraception,” Christian advocates say.
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