Archive for April 14, 2023
Nigerian Catholic church attacked on Pentecost Sunday last year resumes public worship
A parish church in Nigeria that was attacked on Pentecost Sunday last year reopened for Easter Sunday Mass on April... Read more
Canada’s assisted suicide guidance for docs: ‘virtual’ assessments, and don’t tell patient’s family
The Canadian government released new guidance for doctors that critics say will do more harm than good. Read more
North American synod focuses on abuse scandals, inclusivity, and a ‘missionary’ Church
Here is what was on the minds of Catholics who participated in the North American phase of the Catholic Church’s... Read more
St. Peter’s Basilica introduces new ‘prayer entrance’ amid influx of tourism
In light of the influx of tourists, the Vatican has introduced a separate “prayer entrance” for those who want to... Read more
Miami archbishop says Florida immigration bill criminalizes ‘empathy’ toward the undocumented
A representative of all eight of Florida’s bishops testified against the bill last month, saying that such a law would... Read more
Florida’s 6-week abortion ban signed into law, won’t go into effect until court decision
Even though the bill passed, the law cannot be enacted unless the Florida Supreme Court upholds the state’s current 15-week... Read more
Supreme Court temporarily lifts restrictions on abortion pill as it considers case
The Supreme Court on Friday placed a five-day suspension on all abortion pill restrictions ordered by lower courts. Read more
Dictatorship in Nicaragua expels three nuns who were serving the elderly
In a new attack against the Catholic Church, the dictatorship of President Daniel Ortega expelled three nuns from Nicaragua. Read more
Catholic bishops back federal court ruling against ‘lethal’ abortion drug
The U.S. Catholic bishops have praised a federal court’s action to restore limits on the use of the abortion drug... Read more
Biden has tearful meeting with priest who performed last rites on his son
“[Biden] was crying,” Father Richard Gibbons told the BBC. “It really affected him and then we said a prayer, said... Read more
