Archive for January 21, 2022

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By Kate Olivera

Seven things to know about March for Life speaker Father Mike Schmitz

Tens of thousands of pro-life advocates are expected to gather at the National Mall in Washington later today for the... Read more

Pro-life advocate Katie Shaw?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

‘A Wonderful Life’: Meet the woman with Down syndrome speaking at March for Life

Katie Shaw is many things: a champion for the unborn, an advocate for those with disabilities, a faithful Catholic, and,... Read more

Pope Francis meets participants in the plenary session of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith at the Vatican’s Clementine Hall, Jan. 21, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis: The Church is firmly committed to justice for abuse victims

His comments came a day after the publication of the Munich abuse report. Read more

St. Irenaeus of Lyon.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis declares St. Irenaeus ‘Doctor of Unity’

The saint is revered by both Catholics and Orthodox Christians. Read more

The Supreme Court of Victoria, Australia.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic diocese in Australia found vicariously liable for clerical abuse

The ruling is believed to be the first of its kind in the country. Read more

Marijana Petir, a member of the Croatian Parliament and former Member of the European Parliament.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic politician rejects ‘false accusations’ in European Islamophobia report

Marijana Petir questioned why she was cited in the study. Read more

Pro-choice messages projected onto the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 20, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Cardinal Gregory criticizes activist group's 'antics' at basilica on eve of March for Life

Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, responded strongly Friday to an activist group's projection of pro-choice messages on the facade... Read more

The Institute for the Works of Religion, commonly known as the Vatican bank.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

Vatican appeal court confirms former IOR officials liable for mismanagement

Paolo Cipriani and Massimo Tulli were ordered to pay around $46 million in compensation. Read more

Catholics pictured near the Co-Cathedral of St. Alexander in Kyiv, Ukraine. April 3, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Europe’s Catholic bishops ask for prayers for peace in Ukraine

The bishop said the country was facing a ‘dramatic moment of tension.’ Read more

Tens of thousands gathered for a pre-march rally and concert at the National Mall for the 2022 March for Life in Washington, D.C.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder,Christine Rousselle,Shannon Mullen

March for Life underway, with hopes rising that Roe's days are numbered

Tens of thousands of pro-life Americans gathered Friday to participate in the 49th annual March for Life, amid rising hopes... Read more

A dedication ceremony for the ultrasound machine donated by the Knights of Columbus to the First Choice Women's Resource Center in New Brunswick, N.J.?w=200&h=150

By Joe Bukuras

Knights of Columbus donates 1500th ultrasound machine

The Knights of Columbus donated an ultrasound machine to a New Jersey pregnancy center on Wednesday, a charitable milestone that... Read more

Father Mike Schmitz, the host of the "Bible in a Year" podcast, addresses the crowd at the March for Life rally on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Shannon Mullen

'Every person matters,' Father Mike Schmitz tells pro-life marchers

Father Mike Schmitz, best known as the host of the "Bible in a Year" podcast, gave an emotional, personal speech... Read more

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By Kate Olivera

Judge blocks COVID vaccine mandate for federal employees

A federal judge on Friday issued a preliminary injunction against a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal employees. Read more

Thousands of pro-life advocates gathered outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1, 2021, in conjunction with oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization.?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

US Supreme Court allows Texas abortion law challenge to stay with state's top court

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday declined to send a legal challenge against a Texas abortion law back to a... Read more

Thomas Sternberg and Bishop Georg Bätzing at the Synodal Way’s second Synodal Assembly in Frankfurt, Germany, Sept. 30, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By David Ramos

Spanish theologian warns German Synodal Way poses great danger to the Church

Spanish theologian Fr. José Antonio Fortea has warned of what he calls the serious danger to the Catholic Church posed... Read more

St. John Cantius parish in Chicago, Ill.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

St John Cantius parish in Chicago seeks to reassure faithful amid changes

The priests of Chicago’s St. John Cantius parish have pledged both continued support for their parishioners and obedience to the... Read more

Participants of the March for Life in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 21, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder,Christine Rousselle,Shannon Mullen

March for Life 2022: 'A great witness to the sanctity of human life'

Participants returned in large numbers to the annual March for Life Friday, braving frigid weather one year after the event’s... Read more