Archive for January 26, 2021
‘Despite change, the Church remains’: Emotional farewell Mass for Archbishop Kondrusiewicz
Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz said at a farewell Mass on Sunday that the Church would remain a source of strength for... Read more
Cardinal says Italy is seeing a surge of ‘new poor’ amid the pandemic
An Italian cardinal said Tuesday the country is seeing a surge of “new poor” due to the coronavirus pandemic, and... Read more
Vatican exonerates retired bishop of multiple abuse claims but issues canonical rebuke
The Vatican’s doctrinal congregation has exonerated retired Bishop Joseph Hart of Cheyenne over numerous accusations of the sexual abuse of... Read more
Cardinal calls for 3-day ‘Nineveh fast’ for return to peace and stability in Iraq
Chaldean Catholics in Iraq are undertaking a three-day “Nineveh fast” this week to pray for peace and security in their... Read more
Members of Congress come out in support of Hyde Amendment
Nearly 200 members of Congress have signed a letter supporting bans on taxpayer funding of abortions. Read more
Why birth rates fell more sharply during COVID
Recently-published data suggest that the birth rate in the U.S. declined considerably from 2019 to 2020, refuting hopes of a... Read more
Polish Catholic patient at center of UK court battle dies
A Polish Catholic patient at the center of a U.K. court battle died on Tuesday despite last-minute efforts by bishops... Read more
Cardinal expresses concern about preteens using social media
An Italian cardinal expressed concern this week about the use of social media by children, encouraging the Church to do... Read more
Pope Francis attends Vatican funeral of his personal physician
Pope Francis on Tuesday afternoon attended the Vatican funeral of his personal doctor, Fabrizio Soccorsi, who died earlier this month. Read more
Pro-abortion, pro-LGBT groups applaud confirmation of new Secretary of State
Pro-abortion and pro-LGBT groups applauded the Senate’s confirmation of Secretary of State nominee Antony Blinken on Tuesday. Read more
Canadian student journalist fired for Catholic views charges discrimination
A Catholic student who said his university’s newspaper wrongly fired him for his critical views of homosexuality and transgenderism has... Read more
Members of Congress push for end to the federal death penalty
Dozens of members of Congress are urging the Attorney General-designate to stop use of the federal death penalty. Read more
Several states set to consider pro-life, pro-abortion bills
Several state legislatures are considering measures in support of and against abortion. Read more
