Archive for December 31, 2020

Pope Francis offers Mass on Jan. 1, 2020 in St. Peter's Basilica. Credit: Vatican Media.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

'Painful sciatica' prevents Pope Francis from attending Vatican's New Year's liturgies

Because of sciatic pain, Pope Francis will not preside at the Vatican's liturgies on New Year's Eve and New Year's... Read more

Pope Francis in St. Peter's Basilica Dec. 31, 2017. Credit: Daniel Ibanez/CNA.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis: At the end of a year of pandemic, 'we praise you, God'

Pope Francis explained Thursday why the Catholic Church gives thanks to God at the close of a calendar year, even... Read more

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Brazilian President Bolsonaro criticizes Argentina's legalization of abortion

In a short message published on his Twitter account, Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro criticized the decision of the Argentinian Senate... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Michigan bishops welcome court decision favoring funds for private schools

The Michigan Catholic Conference is pleased with a recent state Supreme Court decision that requires a lower court to review... Read more

Pro-life demonstrator in Argentina | Photo: @connox.ph - Unidad Provida?w=200&h=150

Planned Parenthood's international arm boasts financing efforts to legalize abortion in Argentina

In a post published on Wednesday, December 30, just hours after abortion was legalized by the Argentinian Senate, one of... Read more

Bishop Andrew Han Jingtao | Courtesy: AsiaNews.it?w=200&h=150

Underground Catholic bishop dies in China

According to the Catholic outlet AsiaNews, headquartered in Rome, Bishop Andrea Han Jingtao, 99, one of the most revered leaders... Read more