Archive for June 12, 2020

Demonstrators pray the rosary near the St. John Paul II Shrine in Washington, D.C., June 2, 2020, ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

For justice and healing: Catholics explain why they marched

Catholics around the country told CNA that they attended recent protests against racism and police brutality in cities, suburbs, and... Read more

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Record abortion figures in England and Wales ‘a national tragedy’

A record number of abortions took place in England and Wales in 2019, according to official figures published Thursday.  Read more

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Cardinal and Archbishop of Canterbury oppose potential West Bank annexation

An English cardinal and the Archbishop of Canterbury have expressed their joint opposition to the potential annexation of West Bank... Read more

Mass at the Church of Sant’Eugenio in Rome on May 18, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Diocese of Rome offers priests free COVID-19 antibody tests

As Italy moves into a new phase of its lockdown reopening, the Diocese of Rome announced that  it will offer... Read more

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In Italy, new book suggests changes to Catholic doctrine on homosexuality

A book published by an employee of the Italian bishops’ conference, which claims to be inspired by Pope Francis' Amoris... Read more

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Churches have the same rights as protests, DOJ tells Maryland county

The Justice Department praised Montgomery County Council Wednesday for protecting the First Amendment rights of protestors and said it now... Read more

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By Ed Condon,JD Flynn

Scranton diocese: ‘No credible evidence’ against Msgr. Walter Rossi

The Diocese of Scranton released a statement Friday regarding Msgr. Walter Rossi, rector of the Basilica of the National Shrine... Read more

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Judge rejects Catholic dioceses' suit to access coronavirus relief

A federal judge on Wednesday denied attempts by the Catholic dioceses of Buffalo and Rochester to obtain emergency small business... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

NH lawmaker says education choice is only for 'well-educated' parents

A state senator in New Hampshire has drawn criticism for saying that working-class parents should not have the same freedom... Read more

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HHS protects doctors who object to abortion, transgender surgery

On Friday, the Trump administration finalized a new rule to protect doctors’ right to object to abortion and “gender reassignment”... Read more

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Austin to fund secret abortions for minors, despite Texas law

The Austin City Council on Thursday voted to provide funding to an abortion organization that helps minors procure abortion without... Read more

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No sex abuse charges for former Wyoming bishop, but successor praises 'courageous' victims

While Wyoming prosecutors have declined to press criminal sexual abuse charges against Bishop emeritus Joseph Hart, Bishop Steven Biegler of... Read more

Archbishop Allen H. Vigneron of Detroit. CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

Detroit archdiocese criticizes ‘racist and derogatory language’ from Church Militant

The Archdiocese of Detroit responded Thursday to a video produced by a website operating in the Detroit archdiocese, which it... Read more