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Activists hold candles during a Dec. 13 protest against the new Internal Security Law in Mexico City. Mexico's Senate approved the law Dec. 15 amid outcry from opponents and admonishments from national and international organizations. (CNS photo/Edgard Garrido, Reuters)

Mexican security law stokes disquiet among Catholic human rights groups

Posted by - December 23, 2017
MEXICO CITY (CNS) — A new law deepening Mexico’s dependence on soldiers for public security purposes has provoked alarm from some clergy and Catholic human rights organizations, who warn the…
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Msgr. Walter Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, is pictured in a Dec. 1 photo. Msgr. Rossi said it was inspiring to see the work on the new Trinity Dome Mosaic progress, just as it is inspiring to witness the faith of the people who come to pray at the national shrine every day. The dome was dedicated Dec. 8. (CNS photo/Jaclyn Lippelmann, Catholic Standard)

Shrine rector sees Trinity Dome Mosaic as work of art, work of faith

Posted by - December 17, 2017
WASHINGTON (CNS) — In the years since its 1959 dedication, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception has had three main architectural focal points: on the exterior,…
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Pope Francis meets Dec. 13 with participants in a forum of Catholic-inspired non governmental organizations. Pope Francis urged forum participants, who represented some 100 Catholic organizations, to work together to defend human dignity and promote development. (CNS photo/LÕOsservatore Romano)

Pope urges Catholic groups to work together to defend human dignity

Posted by - December 17, 2017
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Francis encouraged a wide variety Catholic organizations to work together to defend human dignity and promote the full integral development of all people. “I encourage…
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