Archive for July 24, 2020
Analysis: The Vatican and China Part III, Taiwan
With negotiations ongoing for an extension of the 2018 Vatican-China deal, the fate of Vatican-Taiwan relations may prove inextricable from... Read more
Cardinal Bo: Hagia Sophia’s conversion into a mosque will ‘reopen wounds’
As Hagia Sophia opened for Muslim prayers Friday for the first time in 86 years, a leading Asian cardinal said... Read more
Vatican criticizes lack of prosecutions for human trafficking
The dignity and rights of trafficking victims requires the international community to do more to prosecute and bring down traffickers,... Read more
Christian leaders call on Democrats to embrace pro-life policies
Bishop John Stowe of Lexington, Kentucky, was one of several Catholic clergy, religious, and laity who joined 115 Christian leaders, theologians, and ministers... Read more
Patriarchs meet in Lebanon to discuss political neutrality amid crisis
As Lebanon reels from an economic crisis, Catholic patriarchs met Thursday and reaffirmed the importance of the country’s neutrality in... Read more
Columbus statues 'temporarily removed' from Chicago parks
Two statues of Christopher Columbus in Chicago parks were removed Friday following demonstrations and attempts to pull down one of... Read more
House spending bill undermining pro-life protections
On Friday, the House passed a “minibus” bill outlining funding of various federal agencies. Pro-life groups warned the legislation would... Read more
Indonesian Muslim party warns Erdogan could spark global ‘clash of civilizations’
An Islamic political party in Indonesia said Tuesday that Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan could spark a civilizational clash because of... Read more
Knights of Columbus founder to be beatified in October
Fr. Michael McGivney, the founder of the Knights of Columbus Catholic fraternal organization, will be beatified on October 31, the... Read more
Washington Post settles defamation lawsuit with Nick Sandmann over March for Life controversy
The Washington Post has settled a defamation lawsuit filed by Nick Sandmann, who as a student at Covington Catholic High... Read more
Catholic bishops join Orthodox in 'Day of Mourning' for Hagia Sophia
Catholic bishops across the United States have issued joint statements with their Greek Orthodox counterparts expressing sorrow at the reopening... Read more
Spanish bishop defends Junipero Serra’s legacy
A Spanish bishop recently celebrated Mass in the church where St. Junipero Serra was baptized, defending the saint’s legacy against... Read more
Catholic schools ready for 'vital' in-person education, California's bishops say
Catholic schools in California are taking appropriate measures against the threat of the new coronavirus and authorities should issue waivers... Read more
Arson at Caribbean church sparks tension between Catholic and Rastafarian leaders
A man on the Caribbean island of St. Lucia attempted on Sunday to set fire to a crucifix outside a... Read more
Why NFP is not just ‘Catholic contraception’
As someone who teaches couples about Natural Family Planning (NFP), Jeanice Vinduska most often fields questions of doubt from couples... Read more
Priests for Life Fr. Frank Pavone resigns from Trump campaign roles
Priests for Life national director Fr. Frank Pavone has resigned from advisory positions in the reelection campaign of President Donald... Read more
