Archive for November 21, 2023
Pope Francis expresses ‘concerns’ about German Synodal Way, says it threatens Church unity
Pope Francis has expressed deep reservations about the direction of the Catholic Church in Germany. Read more
The Vatican’s statements on the German Synodal Way: a timeline
Tuesday was not the first time Pope Francis and the Vatican have expressed reservations about the German Synodal Way. Read more
Full Text: Pope Francis’ letter expressing concern about German Synodal Way
Here is CNA’s English translation of Pope Francis’ letter to four German Catholic laywomen expressing his “concerns” about the direction... Read more
Pope Francis appoints coadjutor to French diocese where ordinations were halted
Bishop François Touvet of Châlons will serve alongside the current bishop of Fréjus-Toulon, Dominique Rey, and will succeed him upon... Read more
Oklahoma sues Biden administration in dispute over abortion, federal family planning funds
The funding “has been terminated solely because Oklahoma will not commit to providing referrals for abortion,” the lawsuit claims. Read more
French bishop charged with attempted 2013 rape of adult man
Pope Francis has appointed an apostolic administrator of the La Rochelle and Saintes Diocese, while Bishop Georges Colomb will retain... Read more
After losses, pro-life movement sees need to adjust strategy for 2024 referendums
Since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June 2022, every pro-life ballot referendum that has landed on... Read more
Update: Texas dioceses targeted by scammer impersonating Catholic priest
A man calling himself “Father Martin” attempted to infiltrate several Texas parishes last month and reportedly stole several hundred dollars... Read more
Head of Argentine Bishops’ Conference prays for new officials following election of Milei
Bishop Oscar Ojea lifted up in prayer the new governing authorities following the victory of Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential... Read more
Hong Kong lawmaker blasts Catholic bishops’ petition for release of Jimmy Lai
“I advise those religious leaders to know when to quit, or else they will have a heavy price to pay,”... Read more
Over 100 members of Congress urge Supreme Court to revoke abortion pill approval
The lawmakers are arguing that the FDA’s approval process for the abortion drug had many “irregularities” and their approval has... Read more
Catholics call for opening of canonization cause for sacristan slain by jihadist in Spain
The Diocese of Cádiz and Ceuta in southern Spain has begun to receive requests to promote the canonization process of... Read more
Catholic Distance University renamed Catholic International University, plans expansion
The name change is meant “to adjust to the new technologies and the reality of our university that is going... Read more
Pope Francis congratulates president-elect Milei of Argentina in phone call
Pope Francis contacted the president-elect of Argentina, Javier Milei, to congratulate him on his victory in Sunday’s runoff presidential election. Read more
