Archive for September 15, 2020
Spanish bishops call for palliative care instead of euthanasia and assisted suicide
In response to an assisted suicide bill that could soon be passed in Spain, the Spanish bishops’ conference called Monday... Read more
Catholic archbishop appeals decision to block him at Belarus border over ‘invalid’ passport
A Catholic archbishop has appealed to the interior ministry of Belarus after border authorities said he was prevented from returning... Read more
Advocacy group aims to show Biden agenda 'anti-Catholic' in swing states
A political advocacy group led by Catholics said Tuesday it has launched a campaign to reach Catholic voters in swing... Read more
This feast day celebrates a miraculous image of Mary once lost for 13 centuries
A basilica in Italy marks the spot of a bloody episode in early Church history, and is home to an... Read more
Taiwan foreign ministry: Vatican-China deal will not affect diplomatic recognition
Taiwan’s foreign ministry said Tuesday that it has received assurances from the Vatican regarding the renewal of the Vatican-China deal. Read more
Catholic priest stabbed to death in Italy known for his care of ‘the least’
A 51-year-old priest was found dead from knife wounds Tuesday near his parish in the city of Como, Italy. Read more
ICE declines comment on allegations of hysterectomies without consent in detention centers
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has declined to comment on allegations that hysterectomies were performed on detained immigrant women without their... Read more
US moves to block imports made in China concentration camps
The Department of Homeland Security has moved to block the import of products made with forced labor in detention camps... Read more
Texas senator calls for investigation of Netflix over 'Cuties'
US Senator Ted Cruz, a Republican from Texas, is among those who have called for an investigation into Netflix over... Read more
US Commission: Vatican-China deal should focus on religious freedom
Religious freedom must be the result of any renewed Vatican agreement with China, the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom... Read more
Catholic bishops in California launch initiative to tackle racism
The California bishops met Wednesday African American Catholic leaders to begin a year-long initiative meant better to understand and combat... Read more
‘Catholics for Biden’ co-chairs include pro-choice defenders of abortion protections
The Biden campaign announced on Monday a panel of co-chairs for its “Catholics for Biden” outreach. Among the Catholics chairing... Read more
Pro-life lawyers oppose bill to legalize abortion in Dominican Republic
A group of pro-life lawyers in the Dominican Republic have called on lawmakers to reject a bill legalizing abortion in... Read more
Catholic aid groups decry court decision that allows deportations
Catholic aid groups are expressing disappointment at a recent court decision that furthers the end of temporary protected status for... Read more
'Crisis' podcast seeks to help clergy, laity understand abuse scandals
A new podcast launched this month out of The Catholic University of America seeks to help laity and clergy better... Read more
West coast Catholic charities prep for long-haul recovery from wildfires
In areas prone to wildfires, there are three evacuation warning levels. Read more
