Archive for February 19, 2021
Filipino Catholics grateful for easing of Mass restrictions as Lent begins
Archbishop Charles Brown, the apostolic nuncio to the Philippines, applauded the government’s decision to ease restrictions on religious services, which... Read more
Catholic safeguarding commission reports rise in abuse allegations in England and Wales
The number of people facing concerns or allegations of abuse against children rose by 29% in a year, according to... Read more
Catholic bishops across Europe join in Lent prayer for victims of coronavirus pandemic
Catholic bishops across Europe will join together in prayer throughout Lent for victims of the coronavirus pandemic. Read more
Pope Francis gives Roman Curia 17th-century text as Lenten reading
Pope Francis has given each member of the Roman Curia a book to include in their spiritual reading for their... Read more
Vatican expects deficit of $60 million in 2021
The Vatican said on Friday that it expects to record a deficit of around $60 million in 2021 amid the... Read more
Catholic archbishop: Austrian court ruling on assisted suicide ‘just the beginning’
An Austrian archbishop warned Catholics on Wednesday that a top court’s ruling on assisted suicide is “just the beginning.” Read more
Pro-life leaders sound alarm about Health Secretary nominee
Pro-life leaders and scholars are warning against the nomination of California’s attorney general to lead the Department of Health and... Read more
Pope Francis to soccer players: ‘The most beautiful victories are those you win as a team’
Pope Francis said on Friday that participation in sports can help people to grow in holiness, stressing the importance of... Read more
Vatican cardinal congratulates new Serbian Orthodox patriarch on election
A Vatican cardinal on Friday congratulated the new leader of the Serbian Orthodox Church on his election and said he... Read more
Catholic clinic in South Sudan closes temporarily as doctors test positive for Covid
A Catholic health centre of the Diocese of Wau has temporarily shut down after all three doctors at the facility... Read more
Archbishop Gomez urges prayer, support for those affected by winter storm
Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles on Friday encouraged prayer and support for those affected by a major winter storm... Read more
Review: 2021 Lenten fish sandwiches
CNA's 2021 review of Lenten fast food fish sandwich offerings. Read more
Portuguese president requests constitutional review of proposed euthanasia law
Portugal’s president on Thursday requested a constitutional review of a recently-passed bill to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide in the... Read more
Bishops conference condemns Peru vaccine scandal
The Peruvian bishops’ conference on Thursday condemned the country’s vaccine scandal, in which hundreds of prominent figures took advantage of... Read more
USCCB: Equality Act would ‘punish’ religious groups opposed to gender ideology
The U.S. bishops’ conference (USCCB) has come out in opposition to the Equality Act, which was introduced in the U.S.... Read more
Priest challenges Scotland's coronavirus ban on public worship
Scotland’s coronavirus-related ban on public worship goes too far and churches that follow appropriate precautions should be allowed to open... Read more
Despite pandemic, Planned Parenthood’s abortions increased in FY 2020
Planned Parenthood’s annual report once again showed an increase from the previous year in both abortions performed and government funding. Read more
Judge blocks S Carolina 'heartbeat' abortion ban, but backers look to Supreme Court
A federal judge has temporarily blocked South Carolina’s heartbeat-based abortion ban just days after its passage, in response to court... Read more
