Archive for December 22, 2022
What does it mean to be laicized, defrocked, or dismissed from the clerical state?
Father Frank Pavone was laicized Nov. 9 for “blasphemous communications on social media” and “persistent disobedience of lawful instructions of... Read more
Pope Francis to Roman Curia: Be vigilant against ‘the evil that quietly lurks among us’
Pope Francis warned the Roman Curia on Thursday that they need to be vigilant in the face of temptation by... Read more
A double Christmas for Ukrainian Christians? Orthodox Church opens a door
Traditionally, Christmas in predominantly Orthodox Ukraine comes on Jan. 7. But some of Ukraine’s Orthodox Christians can now add Dec.... Read more
This charity aims to provide ‘room at the inn’ for vulnerable Afghans forced to flee Taliban control
The humanitarian organization Vulnerable People Project is working to secure shelter, food, heat, and security for a group of 200... Read more
Fire breaks out at Our Lady of Aparecida Shrine in Brazil
According to the Marian shrine, the fire started because a candle had been placed on a pew. Read more
Father Rupnik ‘egocentric and violent,’ a sister from his former community alleges
The sister told CNA she did not know anything about sexual abuse or allegations of abuse, but that her experience... Read more
Catholic Church, Jewish community to bring 40,000 Christmas dinners to Mexicans in need
The Archdiocese of Guadalajara has joined the Jewish community to provide 40,000 Christmas dinners for the poor this Dec. 25... Read more
Catholic groups gear up to shelter record number of migrants amid Texas freeze
With temperatures expected in the teens and wind chills around zero in parts of the state, Catholic groups in Texas... Read more
Meet Sister Bernadette, the most recently-cured person at Lourdes
The religious sister, suffering from a nerve disorder affecting her lower spine, was persuaded by her doctor to take a... Read more
Nigeria bishop: Pre-Christmas massacre part of ‘a deliberate plan to unleash evil’ against Christians
Witnesses say armed Fulani herdsmen attacked several Christian villages on Dec. 18, leaving as many as 46 people dead and... Read more
