Archive for April 30, 2021
As Biden presidency passes 100 days, Catholics push him to end federal death penalty
Catholics are calling on President Joe Biden to honor his campaign promises to raise the refugee ceiling and halt use... Read more
Atlanta archdiocese to end Sunday Mass dispensation
The archdiocese of Atlanta announced an end date to the general dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday Mass. While... Read more
Cincinnati archdiocese to hold 300-mile Marian pilgrimage for bicentennial
The Archdiocese of Cincinnati will mark its bicentennial with a walking Marian pilgrimage, helping the faithful prepare for the re-consecration... Read more
Pro-life former congressman: Catholics in politics need to be ‘different’
A Catholic former Democratic congressman said that President Biden’s pro-abortion policies flout what it means to live as a Catholic... Read more
Why 'disappointing' Census numbers are such a concern
New Census numbers show the U.S. had its slowest decade of population growth since the Great Depression - and experts... Read more
Public Masses to resume in Ireland from May 10 with 50-person limit
The 50-person limit will apply regardless of church size. Read more
Pope Francis praises Venezuela’s ‘doctor of the poor’ ahead of beatification
Pope Francis sent a video message marking the beatification of José Gregorio Hernández. Read more
Pope Francis appoints new bishop of President Biden’s home diocese
Msgr. William Koenig succeeds Bishop William Francis Malooly, who has led the diocese since 2008. Read more
Pope Francis changes law to allow Vatican City court to judge cardinals, bishops
The pope has amended part of a law issued last year regulating the Vatican City’s judicial system. Read more
Is the Vatican’s new judicial activism good for the Holy See?
The Vatican judicial system is pursuing cases of financial wrongdoing like never before. But there is a downside. Read more
Ukraine’s president: Vatican would be the ideal place for meeting with Putin
“The Holy See is a moral authority on a global level which has always effectively played the role of mediator,”... Read more
Pope Francis to Catholic associations: ‘The Lord counts on your boldness’
The pope urged the groups to beware of “the trap of organizational charts.” Read more
Safeguarding expert: Guidelines are ‘in vain’ if not upheld by Church powers
Fr. Hans Zollner, S.J, explains why Rome’s Center for Child Protection is becoming an anthropology institute. Read more
Kentucky priest "on cloud nine" after priestly faculties reinstated
An Owensboro, Kentucky priest says he is “on cloud nine” after receiving word that the Congregation for the Doctrine of... Read more
Finnish MP faces criminal charges after tweeting Bible verse
Päivi Räsänen said: “I cannot accept that voicing my religious beliefs could mean imprisonment.” Read more
Pope names new Colorado Springs bishop: a Nebraska priest 'fascinated by Jesus Christ'
“I invite you to become fascinated by the Lord… I can’t wait to see what he does with us.” Read more
Santa Fe archdiocese to sell over 700 properties amid mounting abuse settlements
The Archdiocese of Santa Fe intends to sell over 700 properties by year’s end to help pay for settlements to... Read more
Remaining Catholic clergy kidnapped in Haiti finally released
The Society of Priests of St. Jacques announced this Friday, April 30th, that the remaining seven of the 10 Catholic... Read more
With 'message of hope,' consecration of California to St. Joseph coming to multiple churches
“In these very difficult times, we need a message of hope, and all families, marriages, men, women, children, bishops, priests,... Read more
Father asks Argentine court to prevent abortion of his child
A man from San Juan province in Argentina filed for an injunction to prevent his ex-wife from aborting their child,... Read more
