Archive for December 30, 2020

Pope Francis speaks during a general audience in the library of the Apostolic Palace. Credit: Vatican Media.?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: ‘Bearers of gratitude’ make the world a better place

Catholics can change the world by being “bearers of gratitude,” Pope Francis said at the general audience Wednesday.  Read more

Bishop Moses Chikwe, auxiliary bishop of Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Owerri. Public Domain.?w=200&h=150

Catholic archbishop urges renewed prayers for kidnapped bishop amid ‘misleading’ reports

A Catholic archbishop called Tuesday for renewed prayers for a kidnapped bishop following “misleading” reports about the bishop’s fate.  Read more

Nigerian seminarian Michael Nnadi. Courtesy photo.?w=200&h=150

Twenty Catholic missionaries killed worldwide in 2020

Twenty Catholic missionaries were killed across the world in 2020, the information service of the Pontifical Mission Societies said Wednesday.  Read more

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2021 EWTN lineup will see new arrivals, some departures

EWTN Global Catholic Network announced a new lineup of shows aimed at growing its programming and expand its reach on... Read more

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After abortion is legalized in Argentina, Catholic bishops decry chasm between politicians and the people  

After the Senate in Argentina legalized abortion in the early hours of Wednesday, December 30, the Argentine bishops' conference released... Read more

The earthquake-damaged Church of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Kravarsko, Croatia. Photo courtesy of Ksenija Abramović/Laudato TV.?w=200&h=150

Bishop asks Catholics to fast and pray after earthquake strikes Croatia

A bishop asked Catholics to fast and pray for two days Wednesday after an earthquake struck Croatia.  Read more

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Southern California Catholics pray for kidnapped Nigerian Bishop with strong ties to the area

Priests and parishioners in Southern California are praying for the safe return of Bishop Moses Chikwe, the auxiliary bishop of... Read more

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Paraguay's Congress responds to legalization of abortion in Argentina with a minute of silence

The House of Representatives of Paraguay held one minute of silence for "the babies that will die" few hours after... Read more