Archive for January 27, 2021
Brazil’s bishops document increasing ill-treatment in prisons during pandemic
The Catholic bishops of Brazil are decrying worsening conditions and alleged torture in the country’s prisons during the pandemic, as... Read more
Pope Francis on Holocaust Remembrance Day: ‘These things can happen again’
Pope Francis said on Wednesday that commemorating the Holocaust means to be aware that “these things can happen again.” Read more
Theme song unveiled for next World Youth Day in Lisbon
The organizers of World Youth Day 2023 in Lisbon on Wednesday unveiled the event’s official theme song. Read more
Vatican official: Catholics can add value to ‘Green New Deal’ debate
The Vatican Secretary for Relations with States has said that Catholics can apply the Church’s social teaching to evaluate aspects... Read more
Amanda Gorman, inaugural poet for Biden, has history of abortion advocacy
Poet Amanda Gorman made a splash with her performance at President Joe Biden’s inauguration. But less than two years earlier,... Read more
How one diocese's schools remain open for in-person learning
Catholic schools around the United States adjusted to the coronavirus pandemic in 2020, and halfway through the school year one... Read more
How a Catholic pastor saved hundreds of his Jewish neighbors in the Warsaw Ghetto
Before the war, Fr. Marceli Godlewski seemed an unlikely candidate to be honored as “Righteous Among the Nations.” But he... Read more
Leading soccer goalkeeper in Italy faces penalty for blaspheming
A leading Italian soccer player is facing a possible ban after allegedly blaspheming last month. Read more
Survey: Americans more likely to say that pandemic strengthened their faith
Americans are more likely than people in other developed countries to say their faith has strengthened during the pandemic, according... Read more
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics must recover ‘idea of worthiness to receive Communion’
In an interview discussing his recent admonition of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco emphasized... Read more
Pope Francis gives over $100K for earthquake relief in Croatia
Pope Francis has given a Catholic charity in Croatia more than $121,000 for earthquake relief. Read more
Walk for Life West Coast draws thousands to San Francisco march
Despite pandemic restrictions, thousands of pro-life advocates showed their support at the Walk for Life West Coast in San Francisco... Read more
Irish Supreme Court: Hospital may withhold treatment of child against parents' wishes
The Supreme Court of Ireland ruled Friday that a hospital may withhold medical treatment contrary to the wishes of the... Read more
Disability cannot be grounds for voluntary euthanasia, UN officials say
A disability rights organization praised United Nations human rights experts for condemning voluntary euthanasia on the basis of disability. Read more
