Archive for November 17, 2021
Vatican finance trial: What’s happened so far and where is it heading?
The Vatican’s ‘trial of the century’ is due to resume today. Read more
Oklahoma AG objects after Catholic healthcare group enforces COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Catholic healthcare group Ascension last week began suspending employees who refused to comply with a COVID-19 vaccine mandate. Oklahoma's attorney... Read more
Pope Francis: Justice and peace commissions offer an ‘indispensable service’
The pope said that justice and peace could be built only through ‘two paths.’ Read more
Pope Francis: St. Joseph teaches us to notice the people the world ignores
The pope’s new catechetical cycle is devoted to Jesus’ foster father. Read more
Catholic charity announces $5.6M to help Lebanon and Syria’s Christians
The funds will help to support young newlyweds. Read more
Orthodox archbishop makes historic address to USCCB assembly
His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros, Chairman of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the United States, spoke of a “dialogue... Read more
Star on Sagrada Familia’s Marian tower to light up Barcelona’s skyline
The star will be visible across the city, both day and night. Read more
The best Catholic Advent calendars for 2021
Here’s a list of our favorite Advent calendars to bring the Nativity story to your family, and hopefully create cherished... Read more
U.S. Bishops vote to accept Eucharist document
The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted overwhelmingly to accept the statement “The Mystery of the Eucharist in the... Read more
Two Irish Catholic dioceses will soon be under the leadership of one bishop
The dioceses will not be merged. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Pope Francis’ role in London deal questioned by defense
The hearing was devoted to requests by defense attorneys to dismiss the case. Read more
How did the bishops vote on the Eucharist document?
The U.S. Catholics bishops overwhelmingly voted to approve a new document on the Eucharist Wednesday that highlights the sacrament’s indispensable... Read more
USCCB votes to inscribe Mother Teresa in the U.S. Liturgical Calendar
The U.S. bishops voted to honor Mother Teresa each year in the Liturgical Calendar of the United States. Read more
Blessed Carlo Acutis named a patron of Eucharistic Revival campaign
Blessed Carlo Acutis will serve as the patron of the first year of a new three-year Eucharistic Revival project the... Read more
Support for religious freedom up among Americans; majority consider worship ‘essential,’ survey says
The survey found that among the various demographic groups they surveyed, the people most likely to rate religious activities as... Read more
Catholic teenager suspended for saying there are only two genders sues school district
A Catholic teenager who was reportedly suspended for saying there are only two genders is suing his New Hampshire public... Read more
Meet 3 Servants of God who just advanced toward sainthood
Three servants of God are advancing toward sainthood: a 12-year old diagnosed with cancer who offered up her suffering, a... Read more
Bishops vote to launch National Eucharistic Congress
Seeking to rekindle devotion to the Eucharist, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops voted Nov. 17 to launch an... Read more
