Archive for October 18, 2021
Journalists astounded Catholic priest denied opportunity to give last rites to dying MP
Two journalists express astonishment that a Catholic priest was denied the opportunity to give last rites to British lawmaker Sir... Read more
Pope Francis names USCCB evangelization chair as new bishop of Crookston diocese
Bishop Andrew Cozzens succeeds Bishop Michael Hoeppner, who resigned in April. Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic healthcare is called to bear witness to human dignity
He was speaking on the feast of the patron saint of doctors. Read more
Asian Church leaders vow to listen to faithful as synodal process starts
Church leaders across Asia vowed to listen to the faithful as the diocesan phase of the Synod on Synodality started... Read more
Ex-Anglican bishop: As a Catholic, I want to help the persecuted abroad and marginalized Christians at home
Dr. Michael Nazir-Ali described his reception into the Catholic Church as a ‘bittersweet moment.’ Read more
US Justice Department asks Supreme Court to block Texas heartbeat abortion law
The US Department of Justice on Monday asked the Supreme Court to block a Texas pro-life law, in effect since... Read more
Catholic colleagues pay tribute to slain British lawmaker Sir David Amess
David Alton said: ‘His faith was in his DNA and animated his belief in public service.’ Read more
How the Chinese Communist Party sees organized religion
The Chinese Communist Party is targeting organized religion as a threat – even seeking to “change” or “transform” it into... Read more
Toledo archbishop asks forgiveness for 'negligence' after filming of music video in cathedral
Archbishop Francisco Cerro Chaves of Toledo carried out a penitential act Sunday at the city’s cathedral, after the filming of... Read more
St José Sánchez del Río's witness highlighted at Mexican Martyrs Shrine statue dedication
At the dedication of the statue of Saint José Sánchez del Río at Guadalajara’s Martyrs Shrine, the city’s archbishop highlighted... Read more
Bible, Quran apps removed from Apple app store for China, legal pressure cited
Under pressure from Chinese law, a digital Bible company has removed its app from Apple’s app store offerings in China... Read more
Senate committee proposes rollback of pro-life policies
A Senate committee introduced nine budget bills on Monday that would roll back several pro-life provisions, allowing for domestic funding... Read more
