Archive for March 17, 2021
Patrick: The saint who knew what it was like to be a slave
Many know that Saint Patrick, bishop and missionary to Ireland, was once a slave – but few know of his... Read more
How the Irish built Catholic America
The history of Catholic America is, in many ways, an Irish story, with immigrant congregations and their descendants putting their... Read more
English Catholic bishop fears Germany’s ‘Synodal Path’ will lead to ‘de facto schism’
An English Catholic bishop has said he fears that the German Church’s “Synodal Way” will lead to a “de facto... Read more
Bill restricting abortion for disability reasons passes first vote in Northern Ireland Assembly
The Northern Ireland Assembly has voted in favor of a bill which would restrict abortions on the basis of non-fatal... Read more
Pope Francis: ‘I too kneel on the streets of Myanmar and say stop the violence’
At today’s general audience, Pope Francis made an emotional appeal for an end to violence against protesters in Burma. Read more
Catholic bishops criticize plan to increase U.K. nuclear weapons stockpile
Catholic bishops have signed a statement calling the U.K. government’s plan to increase its nuclear weapons stockpile a “retrograde step.” Read more
On St. Patrick’s Day, Dublin archbishop says public Mass a matter of human dignity
In a St. Patrick’s Day homily, Dublin’s new archbishop has called on authorities to prioritize the right to worship as... Read more
All-Ireland Primate: Pandemic a chance to ‘rescue’ real St. Patrick from shamrocks and green beer
The pandemic is a chance to rescue the real St. Patrick from things like green beer and shamrocks, Archbishop Eamon... Read more
Relics of Carlo Acutis brought to Poland in hope of inspiring young Catholics
Relics of Carlo Acutis can now be found in a cathedral in Poland thanks to the initiative of a youth... Read more
New Mexico Senate passes assisted suicide bill
The New Mexico state Senate has passed a bill to decriminalize assisted suicide, which the state’s Catholic bishops had strongly... Read more
Japanese district court: Failure to recognize same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
A district court in Japan has ruled that the government’s failure to acknowledge same-sex marriage is a violation of the... Read more
A Catholic guide to March Madness 2021
CNA is once again providing its annual look at all of the Catholic colleges and universities among the 68 teams... Read more
Pro-life Democrats organize ‘Day of Action’ in support of Hyde Amendment
The group Democrats for Life of America announced on Tuesday that they will organize a nationwide “Day of Action” in... Read more
Bolivian bishops decry growing political persecution as ex-interim president arrested
The Bolivian Bishops’ Conference has denounced the arrest of the former interim president of the country, Jeanine Áñez, on charges... Read more
Priest attributes to St Joseph miracle of plane that broke in half with no one killed
Fr. Gonzalo Mazarrasa, a Spanish priest, credits Saint Joseph for the survival of all passengers of a plane his brother... Read more
Arkansas legislature approves medical conscience protection bill
With a 72-20 House vote on Monday, both chambers of the Arkansas General Assembly have approved a bill allowing medical... Read more
Christian medical groups oppose health secretary nominee
Groups of medical professionals warn that President Biden’s health secretary nominee would bring about an “unprecedented assault” on conscience rights. Read more
Tell Illinois lawmakers not to junk parental notice abortion law, Catholic bishops say
Illinois’ requirement to notify parents of a minor who seeks an abortion is a law that helps save lives and... Read more
Opponents of Equality Act warn of 'sweeping' impact in Senate hearing
Opponents of the Equality Act warned Wednesday at a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing that the legislation could have a far-reaching... Read more
On St Patrick's Day, Ireland's religious leaders stress progress and continued engagement
Christianity can shed light on the path forward for the peace process in Ireland, religious and political coexistence, and understanding... Read more
