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As heartbeat bill passes key hurdle, Charleston diocese welcomes progress
Jan 29, 2021 / 00:54 amA proposed South Carolina ban on abortion after an unborn child’s heartbeat can be detected has won approval from the state senate for the first time, drawing praise from the Catholic Diocese of Charleston.
Pope Francis grants plenary indulgence for participants in virtual March For Life
Jan 28, 2021 / 09:47 amPope Francis has granted a plenary indulgence for those who take part in this year’s March for Life, an annual peaceful protest against abortion, which is set to take place virtually Jan. 29.
Virginia bishops deplore House passage of ‘drastic’ taxpayer funded abortion bill
Jan 28, 2021 / 00:42 amThe bishops of Virginia lamented the House of Delegates’ “tragic decision” to pass legislation that would permit abortion coverage for any reason in taxpayer health insurance plans on the state’s taxpayer-funded health exchange.
Archbishop Cordileone: Catholics must recover ‘idea of worthiness to receive Communion’
Jan 27, 2021 / 13:30 pmIn an interview discussing his recent admonition of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco emphasized the need for Catholics to recover the sense of worthiness to receive Holy Communion.
Brazil’s bishops document increasing ill-treatment in prisons during pandemic
Jan 27, 2021 / 00:02 amThe Catholic bishops of Brazil are decrying worsening conditions and alleged torture in the country’s prisons during the pandemic, as evidenced by a lengthy report released last week.
Supreme Court rules favorably toward inmate requesting priest at execution
Jan 25, 2021 / 12:55 pmThe Supreme Court on Monday ruled favorably toward a Catholic death row inmate requesting the presence of a priest at his execution.
Hundreds reportedly dead after massacre at Oriental Orthodox church in Ethiopia
Jan 20, 2021 / 17:34 pmAt least 750 people are reported dead after an attack on an Oriental Orthodox church in Ethiopia’s Tigray region, according to a European watchgroup.
UPDATED: US bishops release prepared statement on Biden inauguration
Jan 20, 2021 / 07:04 amAs Joe Biden is inaugurated Wednesday as president of the United States, the U.S. bishops had prepared a statement saying they planned to engage the new administration on issues including abortion, religious freedom, racism, and poverty.
Death of pro-life icon on MLK's day is "fitting," family says
Jan 18, 2021 / 15:10 pmThe passing of pro-life icon Joseph M. Scheidler, 93, former National Director of the Pro-Life Action League on Martin Luther King Jr.'s Day, is "absolutely fitting," his son Erik Scheidler told CNA after confirming his father’s death on Monday, January 18.
March for Life 2021 goes virtual
Jan 15, 2021 / 13:01 pmThe 2021 March for Life will take place virtually, organizers announced Friday.
Fr. James Martin connects Catholic leaders to Capitol riots; Bishop Stika unimpressed
Jan 14, 2021 / 20:42 pmBishop Richard Stika of Nashville voiced skepticism of Father James Martin’s recent essay claiming that Catholic leaders’ criticism of President-elect Joe Biden's stance on abortion helped contribute to the conditions for the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
What do we owe immigrants? Love, says Archbishop Gomez
Jan 13, 2021 / 18:38 pmDuring a webinar on human dignity this week, Archbishop José Gomez of Los Angeles reflected on immigration and the Christian’s obligation to love.
Report: North Korea, Nigeria among the worst countries for Christian persecution
Jan 13, 2021 / 13:27 pmFor the twentieth year in a row, North Korea tops the list of countries where Christians face oppression, according to a group that reports on global Christian persecution.
Catholic archbishop of Glasgow dies suddenly at age 70
Jan 13, 2021 / 08:35 amThe Catholic archbishop of Glasgow, Scotland, died suddenly on Wednesday at the age of 70.
Dominican priest, microbiologist affirms moral liceity of COVID-19 vaccine
Jan 12, 2021 / 18:01 pmA Dominican priest and biology professor has on social media encouraged people to receive a coronavirus vaccine, emphasizing his trust in modern medicine and expertise in biology.
Supreme Court reinstates FDA’s ban on abortion pills via mail
Jan 12, 2021 / 16:48 pmThe U.S. Supreme Court in a 6-3 decision Tuesday reversed a federal judge’s injunction that had blocked FDA rules requiring women to obtain an abortion pill from a doctor in person.
Bioethicists alarmed by ruling to withdraw food and water from Catholic patient
Jan 12, 2021 / 14:17 pmBioethicists expressed alarm Tuesday at a U.K. court ruling allowing the withdrawal of food and water from a practicing Catholic patient.
Pope Francis: Coronavirus pandemic has ‘exposed inefficiencies’ in care of the sick
Jan 12, 2021 / 04:45 amPope Francis said on Tuesday that the coronavirus pandemic had “exposed inefficiencies in the care of the sick.”
Benedict XVI to receive COVID-19 vaccine
Jan 12, 2021 / 03:30 amPope emeritus Benedict XVI will receive the coronavirus vaccine as soon as it is available, his personal secretary said Tuesday.
NJ bishops call for day of prayer and fasting on Roe anniversary
Jan 12, 2021 / 01:27 amAs the United States approaches 48 years of legalized abortion nationwide, the Catholic bishops of New Jersey are asking Catholics to join in a day of fasting and prayer to support a culture of life.