Archive for August 12, 2021

Archbishop George Lucas of Omaha in a 2011 photo.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Ex-seminarian's lawsuit resurrects 'orgy' allegation against Omaha archbishop George Lucas

Archbishop George Lucas' previous diocese denies an orgy took place and stands by the findings of its internal investigation, which... Read more

Archbishop Paul Coakley, chair of the USCCB domestic justice and human development committee, preaching during Mass in the cathedral in 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

USCCB ‘grateful’ for passage of infrastructure bill, urges no funding of abortions

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) on Tuesday offered some praise of the U.S. Senate’s passage of a $1.2... Read more

St. Clare’s Home in Greenville County, South Carolina?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Charleston bishop blesses new crisis maternity home

The bishop of Charleston on Wednesday blessed a new home for women experiencing a crisis pregnancy in South Carolina. Read more

Jennifer Doudna, a co-inventor of CRISPR gene editing, who was appointed a member of the Pontifical Academy of Sciences Aug. 11, 2021. Credit: Christopher Michel via Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0).?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Inventors of CRISPR gene editing appointed to Pontifical Academy of Sciences

Pope Francis has appointed the co-inventors of the CRISPR genome editing technology to the Pontifical Academy of Sciences. Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

Facing COVID criticism, Catholic Charities defends its ministry to migrants

Catholic Charities on Thursday defended its ministry to migrants, amid criticism that one of its member agencies is acting recklessly... Read more

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) speaks on the Senate floor in favor of his pro-life amendment?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Pro-life groups praise Senate opposition to taxpayer-funded abortion

Pro-life groups praised the Senate on Wednesday for narrowly approving language against taxpayer-funded abortion. Read more

Archbishop Carlos Castillo of Lima.?w=200&h=150

By David Ramos

Lima archbishop proposes replacing priests with laity as pastors

The Archbishop of Lima last month presented his proposal to replace priests with lay people in parishes in the Peruvian... Read more

Cardinal Timothy Dolan of New York, chair of the USCCB religious liberty committee?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras,Christine Rousselle

‘Dereliction of its duty’: US bishops rebuke Biden administration for dropping conscience rights lawsuit

The U.S. bishops on Thursday criticized the Biden administration for dropping a conscience rights lawsuit. Read more

Dr. Leana Wen, a former president of Planned Parenthood?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Ex-Planned Parenthood manager: They don’t ‘refer to any unborn baby as a baby’

Planned Parenthood blacklists employees who recognize the humanity of the unborn and “does not refer to any unborn baby as... Read more

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Archbishop of Paris, Laurent Ulrich, knocks on the door of Notre-Dame Cathedral during a ceremony to mark the re-opening of the landmark Cathedral, in central Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.

Notre Dame Cathedral ‘back in the light’ after glorious reopening  

Pope Francis arrives for a consistory at St. Peter's Basilica with visible bruising on his face, Vatican City, Dec. 7, 2024. Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni explained that the Pope suffered a contusion after hitting his chin on a bedside table the previous morning.

Pope Francis: Notre Dame reopening shows ‘sadness and mourning give way to joy’

Pope Francis places the red biretta on Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, archbishop of Naples, during the consistory for the creation of 21 new cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica, Dec. 7, 2024.

Pope Francis creates 21 new cardinals, including archbishops of Tehran and Toronto

Both Chile’s Chamber of Deputies and Senate approved a rule in the national budget to prevent the financing of transgender-focused hormone and surgical treatments for minors in the public health network

Battle over gender policies for minors also rages in Chile

St. Pio of Pietrelcina, better known as Padre Pio.

New film on Padre Pio provides intimate look into saint’s life from those who knew him

A firefighter in Rome pays tribute to the Blessed Virgin Mary by laying a wreath of fresh flowers at her statue atop a column near the Spanish Steps at dawn on Dec. 8, 2023.

Immaculate Conception on an Advent Sunday: When to go to Mass?

Ryan Clarke, Harrison Tinsley, and Adam Vena, who have each faced custody battles over their opposition to transgender ideology, rally on the steps of the United States Supreme Court with activist and detransitioner Chloe Cole on Dec. 4, 2024.

Fathers who lost their children to gender ideology: ‘I feel so betrayed’

When asked what Christians can do outside the Holy Land, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa responded: “Pray and support. Support the Christian community as much as they can.”

Cardinal Pizzaballa: Pope Francis calls Holy Family Church in Gaza every day

Pope Francis meets with the College of Cardinals on July 1, 2024.

What does it mean that almost half of the new cardinals will be from religious orders?

Left to right: Dominican Father Timothy Radcliffe, Archbishop Fernando Chomali, Archbishop Ignace Bessi Dogbo, Archbishop Rolandas Makrickas, and Bishop Mykola Bychok, CSsR, will be made cardinals in a consistory on Dec. 7, 2024.

New cardinals emphasize Church unity, evangelization ahead of consistory

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