Archive for January 11, 2021
Pope Francis admits women to ministries of lector and acolyte in new motu proprio
Pope Francis issued a motu proprio Monday that changes canon law to allow women to serve as lectors and acolytes. Read more
Why is the internet abuzz with false claims of a ‘Vatican blackout’?: A CNA Explainer
On Sunday, Jan. 10, the internet was abuzz with false reports of an overnight blackout at the Vatican, accompanied by... Read more
Nigerian archbishop denounces ‘nefarious’ kidnappings
The kidnappings of Catholic priests and others in Nigeria must end, Archbishop Ignatius Kaigama of Abuja said this week. Read more
Amid complaints, Irish broadcaster again apologizes for blasphemous NYE sketch
After receiving thousands of complaints from citizens and vocal criticism from religious leaders, Ireland’s state broadcaster has apologized after a... Read more
Pope Francis opens ministries of lector and acolyte to women: A CNA Explainer
On Jan. 11, Pope Francis published an apostolic letter issued motu proprio (which means “on his own impulse” in Latin),... Read more
Catholic leaders speak out on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
Catholic leaders spoke out against human trafficking on Monday, National Human Trafficking Awareness Day. Read more
Bishops call on Trump administration to stop planned federal executions
Prominent U.S. bishops are imploring a halt to three federal executions scheduled for this week. Read more
Catholic bishops reject proposal to decriminalize abortion in Dominican Republic
The Dominican bishops’ conference issued a statement Sunday rejecting a proposal to legalize abortion under certain conditions in a newly... Read more
Thousands of clergy abuse records handed over to victims in Buffalo
The Diocese of Buffalo released thousands of clergy abuse documents and related records to abuse victims and their lawyers this... Read more
