Archive for October 14, 2021

The Rt. Rev. Michael Nazir-Ali, the former Anglican bishop of Rochester, England.?w=200&h=150

By Luke Coppen

Prominent Anglican bishop received into Catholic Church

Bishop Michael Nazir-Ali has joined the personal ordinariate. Read more

Karine Dalle, the communications director of the French bishops’ conference.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

France’s Catholic bishops will uphold confessional seal, spokeswoman clarifies

She said: ‘One cannot change the canon law for France as it is international.’ Read more

The Supreme Court of Cassation in Rome, Italy.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Italy’s high court overturns arrest warrant against Vatican broker Gianluigi Torzi

The case has been sent back to Rome’s Tribunal for Review. Read more

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By Matt Hadro

White House confirms Oct. 29 meeting between Pope Francis, Joe Biden

The White House has confirmed that President Joe Biden and his wife Jill will meet with Pope Francis on Oct.... Read more

Carl Anderson receives the Totus Tuus award at the Royal Castle in Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 9, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Carl Anderson receives honor from Catholic Church in Poland

The Totus Tuus award is known as the ‘Catholic Nobel’ in Poland. Read more

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (center) with Pope Francis (right), during their Oct. 9 meeting at the Vatican.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

San Francisco archbishop clarifies Pelosi's papal visit not an endorsement of her abortion views

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s recent meeting with Pope Francis does not signal a papal endorsement of her views on abortion,... Read more

Pope Francis meets participants in a congress promoted by the Italian Society of Hospital Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Services of Health Authorities at the Vatican, Oct. 14, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis defends conscientious objection to abortion, euthanasia in healthcare

The pope was speaking to Italian pharmacists. Read more

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By Carl Bunderson

Judge again blocks New York medical worker vaccine mandate without religious exemption

Medical workers in New York can seek religious exemptions from a state COVID-19 vaccine mandate while a lawsuit challenging the... Read more

Aultman in her first year of private practice, outside her office, which was under construction.?w=200&h=150

By Kate Olivera

From abortionist to pro-life leader: What changed this doctor's heart?

Kathi Aultman thought she found her calling as a doctor for Planned Parenthood, but God had other plans. Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles visits the scene of the fire at Mission San Gabriel church, July 11, 2020.?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Catholic sites suffered more than 100 acts of vandalism, arson since May 2020, USCCB says

The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday reported that churches and Catholic sites have been targeted in more than 100 acts... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

US dioceses prepare to open synod process this month

Dioceses across the United States are preparing for the consultation process for the Synod on Synodality, a two-year, worldwide undertaking... Read more

Pro life protesters outsider the Belfast High court, as Northern Ireland abortion laws were being challenged. Belfast, UK. Oct. 3, 2019?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

Northern Ireland considering abortion clinic ‘buffer zone’ law

A proposal to require so-called “buffer zones” around abortion clinics - an area where protests would not be allowed -... Read more

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Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

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Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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White House backs off enforcing underage contraceptive rule in Texas

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