Archive for September 21, 2021
Pope Francis to theologians: See ‘contemporary challenges in light of the Wisdom of the Cross’
He sent the message to an international theological congress in Rome. Read more
Pope Francis to Slovakian Jesuits: ‘Some people wanted me to die’ amid health problems
The pope made the comments during his four-day visit to the Central European country. Read more
Justice Department asks Supreme Court to uphold legal abortion
The Justice Department on Monday asked the Supreme Court to uphold Roe v. Wade, the court’s 1973 ruling that legalized... Read more
Mexican Supreme Court invalidates medical conscientious objection law
Mexico's Supreme Court on Monday invalidated an article of the General Health Law that broadly provided for medical personnel's conscientious... Read more
Fire damages historic Catholic church in Ukraine
The Church of St. Nicholas, Kyiv, was seized by communists in 1938. Read more
As Biden looks to raise refugee cap, Catholics argue he can do more
Catholic refugee advocates on Tuesday praised President Joe Biden for pushing to raise the refugee cap in the coming fiscal... Read more
Diocesan administrator: Spanish bishop's resignation 'perplexing', but his person must be respected
The apostolic administrator of Solsona, Bishop Romà Casanova Casanova of Vic, has addressed in his weekly letter the “anomalous” situation... Read more
Doctor sued under Texas abortion law
A Texas abortion doctor who said he performed an abortion in violation of a new state law was sued Monday... Read more
Diocese, former orphanage residents in Vermont differ in views of recovery process
Some former residents of a long-closed Catholic orphanage in Vermont say they are dissatisfied with the local diocese’s response to... Read more
