Archive for October 8, 2020

A sculpture of Hildegard of Bingen by Karlheinz Oswald at Eibingen Abbey in Hesse, Germany. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis praises ‘great’ St. Hildegard of Bingen

Pope Francis hailed the “great” Doctor of the Church St. Hildegard of Bingen in a message to a Vatican women’s... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Slain Catholic priest awarded Italy’s highest honor for civil valor

The president of Italy conferred the highest honor for civil valor Wednesday upon Fr. Roberto Malgesini, a priest who was... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Square on March 12, 2016. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis to Moneyval: ‘Money must serve, not rule’

In a speech Thursday to Moneyval representatives evaluating the Vatican, Pope Francis emphasized that money should be at the service... Read more

Vice President Mike Pence and Sen. Kamala Harris, Oct. 7, 2020. Image via C-SPAN.?w=200&h=150

Pence and Harris clash on abortion, Amy Coney Barrett during debate

Vice President Mike Pence and Democratic vice-presidential nominee Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) sparred over accusations of anti-Catholic bias and filling... Read more

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French bill extending abortion time limit and restricting conscientious objection advances

A bill extending the abortion time limit from 12 to 14 weeks and restricting conscientious objection passed its first reading... Read more

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Cardinal Becciu claims ‘absolute falseness’ of allegations against him

Cardinal Angelo Becciu insisted Wednesday on the “absolute falseness” of claims of financial misconduct against him.  Read more

Spanish Equality Minister Irene Montero speaks after the Council of Ministers, March 3, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Spain's government wants to repeal need for parental consent for abortion

The Spanish Equality Minister said Wednesday it is “more than necessary” to repeal a law that requires parental consent for... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

South Korea proposes new law allowing abortion up to 14 weeks

South Korea’s National Assembly is considering a proposal to allow abortion up to 14 weeks as the deadline approaches to... Read more

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US Catholic bishops urge resumption of coronavirus stimulus talks

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops on Wednesday urged the Trump administration to resume negotiations for further COVID-19 financial relief,... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Miami archbishop blasts 'handmaiden' criticism of Amy Coney Barrett

The chair of the U.S. bishops’ religious freedom committee responded Thursday to the ongoing scrutiny of Supreme Court nominee Amy... Read more

Cardinal Osoro baptizes a child Sept. 27 in Madrid. ?w=200&h=150

Children who faced abortion baptized in Spain

Fourteen children whose mothers considered abortion were baptized last month in Madrid by the city’s archbishop, Cardinal Carlos Osoro.  Read more

Capitol Hill Baptist Church in Washington, D.C. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Senators support DC church's suit against discriminatory coronavirus restrictions

Members of Congress are supporting a Washington, D.C., Baptist church in its court case against the city’s enforcement of its... Read more

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In Canada, new bill would expand euthanasia, assisted suicide, Catholics warn

A bill reintroduced by the Canadian government this month would expand access to euthanasia and assisted suicide in the country... Read more

Gov. Andrew Cuomo, May 31, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Diocese of Brooklyn sues New York over new Mass restrictions

The Diocese of Brooklyn is suing the state of New York over a new order that restricts some indoor Masses... Read more

Cardinal Gerhard Mueller. EWTN photo.?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Mueller: Catholic politicians must fight abortion, euthanasia

Catholic politicians have an obligation to fight against abortion and euthanasia, Cardinal Gerhard Mueller, prefect emeritus of the Vatican’s Congregation... Read more