Archive for November 3, 2020
American Catholics recall 'incredible joy' at beatification of Fr. Michael McGivney
The beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney was a much smaller affair than many had hoped. But despite the pandemic, people still... Read more
Campaigns target Catholic voters in crucial swing states
As the polls open for in-person voting, campaigners for both sides are looking to turn out the critical Catholic vote, with... Read more
Arlington bishop highlights work of Catholic Charities during National Adoption Month
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has called on Catholics to support adoptive families, while recognizing the important work of faith-based... Read more
Austria’s Catholic bishops: Pray for victims of Vienna terror attack
Austria’s Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers for the victims of Monday night’s terror attack in Vienna. Read more
Cardinal Parolin to EU bishops: Protect life from conception to natural death
Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin has encouraged bishops in Europe to evaluate legislative proposals in light of the... Read more
Czech cardinal criticizes tech censorship after Twitter account is suspended
A Czech cardinal has criticized online censorship after his Twitter account was restored days after it was suspended. Read more
French bishops say public Mass ban violates freedom of worship
As France begins its second lockdown this year, French bishops are filing an urgent appeal to continue public Masses, saying... Read more
Brunei's cardinal-elect says Catholic Church can't be a 'little bubble'
Cardinal-designate Cornelius Sim certainly was surprised to learn Pope Francis had chosen him to be one of 13 new cardinals. Read more
Vatican Christmas display to be ‘a sign of hope’ during pandemic
The Vatican announced the details of the 2020 edition of the annual Christmas display in St. Peter’s Square, intended to... Read more
'An extraordinary legacy of service' - Friends remember Andrew Walther
Catholic and political leaders paid tribute to the late EWTN News president Andrew Walther on Monday and Tuesday. Walther, who... Read more
Pope Francis: Pray that robotics and AI always serve humankind
Pope Francis has invited Catholics around the world to pray that robotics and artificial intelligence will remain always at the... Read more
Vatican cardinal marks 70 years since proclamation of dogma of the Assumption
Catholics in Rome marked the 70th anniversary of the proclamation of the dogma of the Assumption Sunday with a solemn... Read more
Catholic girl in Pakistan in protective custody after abduction, forced marriage
Arzoo Raja, a 13-year-old Catholic girl in Pakistan whom a 44-year-old man allegedly kidnapped, forced to convert to Islam, and... Read more
Why many Catholic dioceses offer free interment of cremated remains
There are many ways - some more conventional than others - that cremated remains, kept in urns or in other... Read more
Government to delay publication of Poland abortion ruling
In the face of country-wide protests, the government of Poland is delaying the publication of a court ruling which found... Read more
The human cost of N Ireland’s abortion regulations: over 700 unborn lives
Seven months after Northern Ireland’s expansive legal abortion law took effect, pro-life advocates have lamented the lives lost and called... Read more
Democrats for Life following Congressional and state races
While the Democratic platform includes support for taxpayer-funded abortion, on demand, throughout a pregnancy, several candidates at the local, state, and national level... Read more
New protests over closure of seminary in Argentina
Demonstrators this weekend protested the Vatican-ordered closure of Mary Mother of God Seminary in San Rafael, Argentina. Read more
Louisiana voters approve Amendment 1 to exclude ‘right to abortion’ from state constitution
Louisiana voters on Tuesday approved a constitutional amendment to prevent Louisiana’s courts from finding a “right to abortion,” or to... Read more
Democrats projected to keep House, plan to advance abortion legislation
Democrats are projected to retain control of the House as of late Tuesday night, and have pledged to push for... Read more
Colorado voters fail to approve 22-week abortion ban, Proposition 115
Voters in Colorado rejected a ballot measure that would have banned abortion in the state after 22 weeks of pregnancy,... Read more
Washington approves sex-ed measure, despite objection from state's bishops
Voters in Washington approved a ballot measure that will require “comprehensive sex education” in public schools. Washington’s Catholic bishops opposed... Read more
Election not yet resolved, with critical Catholic issues hanging in the balance
Control of the White House and Senate remained unresolved on Election Night, with Pennsylvania expected to take days to certify... Read more
Election night 2020: 5 things you need to know
Late into election night, well after midnight in Washington, DC, here are 5 things you need to know. Read more
