Archive for July 23, 2020
Analysis: The Vatican and China Part II, Hong Kong
As the Vatican and China negotiate an extension of the controversial 2018 deal, the Diocese of Hong Kong is at... Read more
Germany’s Catholic bishops divided over Vatican instruction on parishes
A new Vatican instruction on parishes has received a mixed reception in Germany. Read more
Catholic bishop: UK and France must tackle ‘underlying reasons’ for rise in English Channel migrant crossings
A Catholic bishop has urged the U.K. and France to address the “underlying reasons” for a rise in migrants risking... Read more
Ex-nuncio to France to face trial in Paris on sexual assault charges
A retired Vatican diplomat accused of sexual assault while in office is due to appear before the Paris criminal court... Read more
New York court case could signal hope for faith based adoption agencies
A federal court ruling in New York this week could point to eventual victory at the Supreme Court for Catholic... Read more
Vatican publishes book of Pope Francis' pandemic homilies
A print book which includes Pope Francis’ homilies during the coronavirus lockdown in Italy has been published by the Vatican. Read more
Churches burned, people beheaded in Mozambique’s escalating extremist violence
A Catholic bishop has deplored the world’s indifference to escalating extremist violence in northern Mozambique, where multiple churches have been... Read more
Christian wedding planner challenges anti-discrimination law
An Evangelical Christian minister who runs a wedding business is challenging a county ordinance she says would require her to officiate... Read more
Bishops urge Catholics to 'meet hatred with love' after churches vandalized
Leading U.S. bishops have released a joint statement on Wednesday, July 22, responding to the recent spate of vandalism against... Read more
Worcester city council rejects move to take down Christopher Columbus statue
The statue of Christopher Columbus outside of Worcester's Union Station will remain, the city council decided Tuesday, citing the need... Read more
NAACP sues education department over coronavirus relief funds for private schools
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People is the latest entity to file a lawsuit against the US... Read more
How three dioceses are bringing NFP to Hispanic Catholics
Susana Diaz gets a kick out of watching couples’ faces during their first marriage preparation class. Read more
Pakistanis mourn Sister Ruth Lewis, who cared for children with disabilities
Sister Ruth Lewis, a Pakistani nun who dedicated her life to helping underprivileged people with disabilities, died Monday following coronavirus... Read more
Venezuelan bishop pleads for help: ‘Either COVID kills us or hunger kills us’
The dire economic situation in Venezuela, combined with the effects of the pandemic lockdown, has led to a crisis more... Read more
