Catholic News | December 11

Kevin Nelson reports on Catholic news for November 21, 2017

• FIrst World Day of the Poor celebrated at Vatican with Mass and meal
• Father Solanus Casey became Blessed Solanus Casey at beatification Mass with congregation of more than 60,000
• International network of religious congregations called “Solidarity with Sudan” is organizing a prayer service for both South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo
• 20,000 gather at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis for the National Catholic Youth Conference

Kevin Nelson reports on Catholic news for November 10, 2017

• At the general audience this past week in St. Peter’s Square, Pope Francis began a new series of talks on the Mass
• At a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey, who co-chairs the Bipartisan Congressional Pro-Life Caucus, made another push for passage of the Conscience Protection Act
• His pontificate only lasted 33 days, but Pope John Paul I has begun the long process on the path to sainthood
• Pope Francis will be ending the sale of cigarettes in Vatican City State in 2018
• The excitement is building in Detroit and surrounding areas as they prepare for the upcoming beatification Mass of Capuchin Franciscan Father Solanus Casey

Kevin Nelson reports on Catholic news for November 3, 2017

• Catholic Notre Dame professor confirmed as federal judge
• Pope Francis visits World War II memorial on All Souls Day
• Pope expresses sadness after hearing news of the New York City terrorist attack
• Sainthood cause formally opened for Nicholas Black Elk, a Native American who was a member of the Lakota tribe

Kevin Nelson reports on Catholic news for October 27, 2017

• Pope Francis will celebrate a Mass with the poor and people who assist them on November 19, the first World Day of the Poor
• 17-year-old illegal immigrant living at a federal detention center in Brownsville, Texas has abortion
• Pope Francis conversed with astronauts on the International Space Station
• Six of the original 36 Dominican sisters are returning to their land in Qaraqosh, Iraq after the liberation of the town
• U.S. Vice President Mike Pence announces aid from the U.S. will be routed through the U.S. Agency for International Development and "faith-based and private organizations"
• Governing office of Vatican City has announced that this year’s Christmas tree and Nativity scene will feature traditional designs and decorations centered on the theme of mercy

Kevin Nelson reports on Catholic news for October 20, 2017

• Pope Francis weekly general audience: Christian hope, by reflection on death
• California governor Jerry Brown vetoes Reproductive Health Nondiscrimination Act
• Maryland cross in memorializing soldiers who died in World War I ruled unconstitutional
• Pope Francis meets with members of the World Methodist Council
• 800th anniversary Franciscans in the Holy Land