Articles by Peter Pinedo
Missouri priest found guilty of sexual solicitation during confession
Jan 8, 2024 / 15:30 pmFather Ignazio Medina is now barred from celebrating Mass, hearing confessions, and holding any office in the Church.
Evangelization tops U.S. bishops’ priorities in new Hispanic pastoral plan
Jan 6, 2024 / 06:00 amThe nation’s bishops have released their new National Pastoral Plan for Hispanic Ministry.
French bishops instruct priests to refrain from blessing homosexual couples
Jan 5, 2024 / 14:56 pmNine bishops from France have instructed priests in their dioceses that they may bless homosexual individuals but should refrain from blessing same-sex couples.
Colorado Catholic preschools argue in federal court that state discriminates against them
Jan 4, 2024 / 12:30 pmThe Archdiocese of Denver and two Catholic preschools contend that the state’s universal preschool program is unconstitutional.
What countries did Pope Francis visit in 2023 and what did he say?
Dec 30, 2023 / 07:00 amDespite advanced age and health challenges, the pope visited six countries on three continents in 2023.
French priest and Holocaust expert counters attempts to exploit Jesus for anti-Israel agenda
Dec 28, 2023 / 16:45 pmFather Patrick Desbois said in an interview this week that “if he had been born today, Jesus would be a target of missiles or a hostage in Gaza.”
Christian villages in Nigeria reeling after Christmas attacks leave nearly 200 dead
Dec 27, 2023 / 18:41 pmCatholic leaders and others demand government action as victims are buried in mass graves.
Catholic Church reportedly closer to getting its first samurai saint
Dec 23, 2023 / 05:55 amThe Vatican is currently investigating miracles associated with the intercession of Blessed Justus Ukon Takayama.
Israeli ambassador accuses Latin patriarch of Jerusalem of ‘blood libel’
Dec 22, 2023 / 10:41 amIn an interview with Crux published Dec. 22, the ambassador, Raphael Schutz, denied that IDF soldiers targeted the women.
More bishops voice criticism — and support — for Vatican document on blessing same-sex couples
Dec 21, 2023 / 16:51 pmSome bishops, including Cardinal Gerhard Müller and several bishops in Africa, have firmly denounced the Vatican’s document.
Rediscover ‘original beauty’ of Christmas music with Scythian’s new ‘Christmas Out at Sea’
Dec 20, 2023 / 08:00 amScythian, an Irish folk band headlined by two Catholic brothers, wants to help you “rediscover the original beauty” of Christmas music through their new album.
California governor lambasted for canceling Christmas event
Dec 19, 2023 / 16:00 pm“Newsom can rightly be dubbed the Governor who stole Christmas and Hanukkah,” said Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of Becket, which gave the award.
White House raises concerns with Israel about killings at Catholic church in Gaza
Dec 19, 2023 / 09:41 amSpokesman John Kirby said the White House is confident that the Israelis “are not making the slaughter, torture, and rape of civilians in Gaza a war aim.”
U.S. bishops renew call for peace after Christian women reportedly killed in Gaza Church
Dec 18, 2023 / 12:58 pmThe U.S. bishops over the weekend renewed their call for peace in the Holy Land amid reports on Saturday that two Christian women were killed.
This Christmas season, see one of the oldest icons of the Virgin Mother and Child in Met exhibit
Dec 16, 2023 / 07:00 amThis Christmas season, New York City’s Metropolitan Museum of Art is displaying one of the oldest Madonna and Christ Child icons in existence.
U.S. bishops weigh in on border deal negotiations
Dec 16, 2023 / 06:00 amIn a letter to Congress, the bishops said the policy changes currently under consideration could have a devastating impact on migrants.
Iowa Satanic Temple display not protected by First Amendment, Catholic legal expert says
Dec 14, 2023 / 18:15 pmA legal analyst for EWTN said the display installed at the request of a prominent atheist group is not religious expression but rather about making a mockery of religion.
Congress passes military package without bans on funding abortion, sex change surgeries
Dec 14, 2023 / 15:24 pmThe U.S. House of Representatives passed a compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act, one without House amendments.
Supreme Court to review high-stakes abortion case
Dec 13, 2023 / 12:24 pmThe United States Supreme Court will review a lower court ruling that reimposed restrictions on the abortion drug mifepristone.
‘Groundbreaking’ gene-editing therapy receives thumbs up from Catholic bioethicist
Dec 12, 2023 / 09:00 amA new gene-editing therapy designed to help treat patients suffering from sickle cell disease has been endorsed by the National Catholic Bioethics Center.