Archive for February 7, 2022
Human rights activist: Diplomatic relations between Vatican and China would be ‘totally unacceptable’
The Vatican recently moved officials from posts in Taiwan and Hong Kong. Read more
Pope Francis makes first TV talk show appearance
He asked viewers who do not pray to send him ‘good thoughts, good vibes.’ Read more
German ‘Synodal Way’ meeting ends with call for same-sex blessings, change to Catechism on homosexuality
The votes came on the third and final day of a meeting of the Synodal Assembly. Read more
Vatican acknowledges challenges in global synodal process
The Vatican spoke of ‘fears and reticence,’ as well as ‘a certain mistrust.’ Read more
Pope Francis to priests: Don’t ‘remain barricaded in the sacristy’
He praised the example of Pius XI, elected pope 100 years ago. Read more
Resignation of Argentine bishop accepted after controversy over seminary closure
Pope Francis accepted Saturday the resignation of the Bishop Eduardo María Taussig of San Rafael. Read more
Chicago archdiocese will continue to require masks in schools, while other Illinois dioceses drop requirement
Following an Illinois judge’s Friday ruling that nullified a statewide mask mandate for schools, the superintendent of schools for the... Read more
Phoenix priest who botched baptisms for decades apologizes, seeks to make amends
A Catholic priest in Phoenix has apologized, asked forgiveness, and resigned as parish pastor after a determination that he had... Read more
