Articles by Daniel Payne
Floods in Libya reportedly kill up to 10,000; pope ‘deeply saddened,’ offers prayers
Sep 12, 2023 / 09:35 amThe pope “sends the assurance of his prayers for the souls of the deceased and all who mourn,” said a telegram signed by the Vatican Secretary of State.
Pope Francis urges faithful to ‘be close to the people of Morocco’ in wake of earthquake
Sep 11, 2023 / 12:10 pmThe country was hit by a 6.8-magnitude quake overnight on Friday, with the death toll rapidly climbing to upward of 2,500 fatalities.
Vatican investigating Swiss bishops’ handling of sex abuse cases
Sep 11, 2023 / 10:00 amThe primary purpose of the investigation is “the accusations of covering up cases of abuse,” the Swiss Bishops’ Conference announced.
Graduate school hopes new education program will help with ‘renewal’ of Catholic schooling
Sep 10, 2023 / 07:00 amThe Augustine Institute in Denver will launch its new master’s degree in Catholic education in October to help renew Catholic schools.
Major earthquake in Morocco kills more than 1,000
Sep 9, 2023 / 08:02 amPope Francis offered the country his “prayerful communion in the face of this natural disaster.”
‘Miracle’ at Catholic school leads cancer survivor to launch pediatric charity foundation
Sep 9, 2023 / 05:00 amBryce Newman’s story of healing and serving others is a testament to the power of prayer and God’s love.
Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’
Sep 8, 2023 / 12:45 pmIn a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.”
U.S. bishops call for opening of corridor to allow aid to Armenian Christians
Sep 8, 2023 / 11:10 amThe USCCB said in a press release Thursday that recent reports have indicated a “devastating impact” of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Two Catholic universities among the worst for free speech in America, watchdog says
Sep 8, 2023 / 10:00 amThe Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression listed both Georgetown University and Fordham University near the bottom.
UK home secretary tells police that ‘silent prayer’ is not a crime
Sep 8, 2023 / 09:40 amHome Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments follow several arrests of pro-life activists for praying outside of abortion clinics.
Cardinal Cupich: ‘Nothing to be feared’ from ‘ancient reality’ of synod
Sep 7, 2023 / 10:30 am“History has shown that the use of fear tactics by those who resist any kind of renewal that involves change is not new,” the cardinal said.
Catholic bishops take issue with Biden administration’s proposed LGBT discrimination rules
Sep 6, 2023 / 12:25 pmThe bishops warned that within the operation of Catholic charities, an HHS rule would “create conflicts between the [rule’s] requirements and Catholic teaching.”
Bishop Strickland: Church has ‘no authority whatsoever’ to ordain women to priesthood
Sep 6, 2023 / 11:53 amThe bishop issued the letter as a follow-up to an August document in which he warned of attempts to “present an alternative to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.”
Data shows mothers with young children leading female labor market resurgence
Sep 5, 2023 / 09:00 amA new study found that more women with children under the age of 5 are entering the workforce than ever before.
As a new school year begins, Catholic groups draw battle lines in culture war
Sep 2, 2023 / 05:00 amSeveral Catholic organizations and activist efforts are working to push back on the extreme ideologies in much of public schooling.
Catholic finance firm offers millions in loans, data consulting for dioceses
Sep 1, 2023 / 13:45 pmCatholic Finance Corporation has issued millions of dollars in loans to regional Catholic groups over the past few decades.
Thomas More Society files emergency appeal to release activist from pre-sentencing detention
Sep 1, 2023 / 09:46 amLauren Handy was among the five anti-abortion demonstrators found guilty this week of felony violations of the FACE Act.
Pope Francis appoints priest as bishop of Ohio-based Byzantine eparchy
Aug 31, 2023 / 11:55 amThe Holy See Press Office said Thursday that Father Robert Mark Pipta had been appointed as bishop of the Eparchy of Parma based outside of Cleveland.
California AG sues school district over gender-identity parental notification policy
Aug 30, 2023 / 15:34 pmThe Chino school district’s policy requires parents to be informed if their child seeks to change his or her gender identity.
Ancient relic of St. Jude the Apostle to tour US beginning in September
Aug 30, 2023 / 13:15 pmThe arm of St. Jude, the patron of “lost causes” and desperate situations, will make a nine-month tour through the United States.