Archive for December 14, 2020
Catholic bishops: No ‘stable and just peace’ 25 years after Dayton Accords
The Dayton Agreement, signed in Paris 25 years ago today, ended the Bosnian War but failed to create “a stable... Read more
Catholic US bishops approve use of COVID-19 vaccines with 'remote connection' to abortion
The United States bishops' conference has said that Catholics can take two of the three available COVID-19 vaccines, even though... Read more
Austrian Catholic leader deplores court ruling on assisted suicide
An Austrian Catholic archbishop expressed dismay after the country’s top court ruled that assisted suicide should no longer be a... Read more
Bishops in northeast Italy permit general absolution at Christmas due to pandemic
Catholic bishops in northeast Italy have said that the risk of illness amid the ongoing pandemic constitutes a grave necessity... Read more
Papal envoy travels to Armenia in aftermath of 44-day war
A papal envoy traveled to Armenia last week to speak with civil and Christian leaders in the aftermath of the... Read more
Bishops of Angola dedicate country to St. Joseph, pray for peace
During a time of civil unrest, and taking a cue from Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Angola have dedicated... Read more
Abortion groups took in millions in federal coronavirus aid
Abortion clinics and lobbyists received millions of dollars in emergency small business loans during the pandemic, one pro-life group reports. Read more
Black Christian ministers blast Georgia candidate for abortion support
A coalition of Black Christian ministers have criticized Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock for his support for abortion. In addition... Read more
US cabinet departments adopt rule protecting organizations' religious freedom rights
Nine federal agencies announced Monday a new rule aimed at protecting the First Amendment rights of religiously-affiliated organizations. Read more
Film chronicles life and legacy of Fr Patrick Peyton, 'The Rosary Priest'
The life of Fr. Patrick Peyton, an Irish-American priest who traveled the world hosting hundreds of rosary rallies and encouraging... Read more
How Catholics are carrying out prison ministry during the pandemic
As the pandemic has severely restricted gatherings and volunteer opportunities, Catholic dioceses throughout the United States and Canada have had... Read more
US bill against Uyghur forced labor gets corporate lobbyist attention
After legislation aiming to counter forced labor in the Chinese province of Xinjiang saw success in the U.S. House of... Read more
