Archive for October 27, 2020
Order of Malta to elect new Grand Master amid constitutional clash
In normal times, the election of a new Grand Master of the Order of Malta would be a fascinating enough... Read more
Pope Francis urges Europe’s leaders to rediscover ‘path of fraternity’
Pope Francis warned Europe’s leaders Tuesday that the project of European unity is at risk unless they “rediscover the path... Read more
Vatican diplomat: Catholics can help UN to live up to its principles
The Vatican’s permanent observer to the United Nations has said that faith-based organizations need to help the international community to see its... Read more
Mississippi abortion decision due as Amy Coney Barrett joins Supreme Court
As new Justice Amy Coney Barrett takes her seat at the Supreme Court, one of the first decisions on her... Read more
'One of our own': Catholic leaders welcome Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court
Catholic bishops, academics, and policy experts hailed the confirmation of Justice Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court on October... Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Victim petitions to sue pre-seminary and religious group
At a hearing Tuesday of an ongoing abuse and cover-up trial against two Italian priests, the Vatican court accepted a... Read more
Report: Vatican investigators focus on longtime investment manager
An Italian newsweekly says it has obtained a document in which Vatican investigators focus on Enrico Crasso - a longtime... Read more
New Orleans archdiocese seeks laicization for all clergy credibly accused of sex abuse
While scandalous allegations against two New Orleans-area priests have again raised questions about the Church’s response to clergy misconduct, the... Read more
Louisiana voters will decide whether to amend constitution to exclude 'right to abortion'
Voters in Louisiana will decide Nov. 3 on a constitutional amendment, authored by a pro-life Democrat, which would prevent Louisiana’s... Read more
Former Swiss Guard releases Catholic Christmas cookbook
A new cookbook offers recipes, some more than 1,000 years old, that have been served at the Vatican during the... Read more
Focolare Movement will review handling of abuse allegations
The Focolare Movement will initiate an independent review of the group’s handling of sexual abuse allegations. Read more
