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US bishops urge prayer, fasting after leak of abortion draft ruling
May 4, 2022 / 15:12 pmThe chair of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee on Wednesday urged continued and intensified prayer and fasting that the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade, following the leak of a draft opinion in a case concerning a state’s abortion law.
Russian Orthodox Church: Pope Francis’ comments about talks with Patriarch Kirill ‘regrettable’
May 4, 2022 / 09:51 amThe Moscow Patriarchate said the pope’s words were ‘unlikely to contribute to the establishment of a constructive dialogue.’
European Parliament backs persecution report criticized by Catholic Church
May 4, 2022 / 05:56 amCOMECE said the report ‘rendered invisible’ millions of believers persecuted for their faith.
Report: EU commission proposes sanctions against Patriarch Kirill
May 4, 2022 / 03:22 amA document described the Russian Orthodox leader as ‘one of the main supporters of the Russian military aggression against Ukraine.’
Archbishop Aquila: German synodal path repudiates the deposit of faith
May 3, 2022 / 22:01 pmArchbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver wrote Monday to the head of the German bishops’ conference reiterating that that country’s synodal path challenges, and even repudiates, the deposit of faith.
Vatican backs Cardinal Woelki over abuse study contracts
May 3, 2022 / 07:15 amThe embattled German cardinal welcomed what he said was the ‘good news from Rome.’
Bible tweet trial: Finland’s state prosecutor files appeal
May 3, 2022 / 05:08 am‘I am dismayed that the prosecutor will not let this campaign against me drop,’ said Päivi Räsänen.
At installation, Galway's new bishop notes need for less infrastructure
May 2, 2022 / 18:00 pmBishop Michael Duignan of Galway and Kilmacduagh highlighted the diminishing role of the Church in the Republic of Ireland at his installation Mass on Sunday.
Pope Francis weeps at Ukraine suffering, calls for daily rosary for peace
May 1, 2022 / 10:57 amPope Francis has again lamented the suffering caused by the invasion of Ukraine and encouraged the faithful to pray a rosary every day for peace.
Christians with 'empty nets' must return to Jesus, Pope Francis says
May 1, 2022 / 08:16 am"Brothers, sisters, when our nets are empty in life, it is not the time to feel sorry for ourselves, to have fun, to return to old pastimes."
Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies
Apr 29, 2022 / 06:58 amThe pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences.
European court sides with Pakistani Christian convert
Apr 29, 2022 / 04:02 amThe court said the asylum applicant’s explusion to Pakistan would violate his human rights.
Catholic priests criticize new code of conduct in Swiss diocese as ‘attempt to implant LGBT ideology’
Apr 29, 2022 / 03:32 amChur Bishop Joseph Bonnemain said the code would be ‘binding for all leaders and employees.’
Bioethicists highlight greater threshold for medical decisions for children
Apr 28, 2022 / 17:24 pmAs Moderna asks the Food and Drug Administration to authorize its coronavirus vaccine for children under 6, the National Catholic Bioethics Center on Thursday updated its guidance on COVID-19 vaccine mandates to include children and vulnerable persons.
Benedict XVI greets St. John Paul II’s long-time secretary on canonization anniversary
Apr 28, 2022 / 02:45 amThe Polish pope was canonized on April 27, 2014.
Pope Francis tells general audience pilgrims his knee is ‘still not healing’
Apr 27, 2022 / 11:50 amThe 85-year-old pope canceled his engagements the day before the audience due to knee pain.
Pope Francis names new archbishop to lead 2 Catholic dioceses in Wales
Apr 27, 2022 / 08:15 amBishop Mark O’Toole will oversee the Archdiocese of Cardiff and Diocese of Menevia.
Pope Francis wants Catholics to rediscover this book of the Bible
Apr 27, 2022 / 04:10 amThe pope praised the book’s ‘valuable teaching on the alliance of the generations.’
Be bridges for peace, Pope Francis urges Hispanic ministry congress
Apr 26, 2022 / 16:17 pmIn a video message to the Tuesday opening of a gathering for Hispanic ministry leaders in the US, Pope Francis encouraged that they be and build bridges for peace and unity.
Bishops in Texas welcome stay of execution for woman on death row
Apr 26, 2022 / 10:39 amThe Texas bishops' conference expressed gratitude Monday that a state court halted the execution of Melissa Lucio over claims she was wrongfully convicted for the death of her child.