Articles by Daniel Payne
Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November
Nov 1, 2024 / 17:35 pmFor centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to eight days.
Texas bishop: ‘No reason’ for Catholics to attend SSPX Mass if they can go elsewhere
Nov 1, 2024 / 16:35 pmFort Worth Bishop Michael Olson this week stated that Catholics have “no need” to attend Mass or receive sacraments from priests associated with SSPX.
Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent
Nov 1, 2024 / 15:25 pm“Advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have been diagnosed with illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Texas nuns dismissed from religious life after lengthy feud with bishop, Vatican
Oct 29, 2024 / 14:05 pmThe dismissal caps a bitter and divisive feud between the Carmelite nuns and Church authorities ranging from Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson to the Vatican itself.
Cardinal Renato Martino, longtime Vatican diplomat, dies at 91
Oct 28, 2024 / 16:45 pmCardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, who served for 16 years as the top Vatican diplomat to the United Nations, has died.
Vatican: Swiss bishops mishandled sex abuse claims, but no cover-up found
Oct 25, 2024 / 13:50 pmIn September of last year the Swiss Bishops’ Conference revealed an ongoing Vatican-ordered investigation into the reported mishandling of sex abuse allegations.
Pro-life laws aren’t driving surge in infant deaths, OB-GYN expert says
Oct 25, 2024 / 09:15 amSeveral studies published since Roe was repealed in June 2022 claim to have found a link between restrictive abortion policies and higher infant death rates.
Federal, state police investigate arson at historic Massachusetts Catholic church
Oct 24, 2024 / 14:00 pmThe fire chief said it appeared the church “is going to be out of service for a while,” in part because it “sustained a lot of smoke damage.”
New York theater shuts down as archdiocese says performances must be in line with Church
Oct 23, 2024 / 16:15 pm“It is the standard practice of the archdiocese that nothing should take place on Church-owned property that is contrary to the teaching of the Church.”
Virginia Catholic school among 2 middle schools in world picked for NASA rover challenge
Oct 23, 2024 / 06:00 amMiddle schoolers at St. Mary’s Catholic School in the Richmond Diocese were selected to participate in NASA’s Human Exploration Rover Challenge (HERC).
Federal agents investigating fire at Catholic church in Arizona
Oct 22, 2024 / 16:20 pmSt. Anthony of Padua Church in Casa Grande, Arizona, reported that an early morning fire on Oct. 18 had damaged the church building.
‘Children helping children’: Missionary Childhood Association helps youth become evangelists
Oct 22, 2024 / 12:25 pmThe MCA, also known as the Pontifical Society of the Holy Childhood, is tasked with “developing a spirit and a missionary leadership” among children.
![The Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday, Oct. 17, that it had “granted a Texas House of Representatives’ emergency motion” and “effectively [halted] the execution of Robert Roberson,” which was scheduled to take place that night. Credit: Innocence Project](https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/storage/image/robertroberson101824.jpg?w=310&h=198)
Texas man’s execution halted after last-minute subpoena to testify before state Legislature
Oct 18, 2024 / 17:15 pmThe Supreme Court of Texas said in a post on X late Thursday that it had “effectively [halted] the execution of Robert Roberson.”
Texas attorney general sues doctor over allegedly giving cross-sex hormones to children
Oct 18, 2024 / 15:45 pmTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing a doctor for reportedly violating state law by prescribing transgender drugs to underage children.
U.S. bishops, Knights of Columbus back Apache religious freedom bid at Supreme Court
Oct 17, 2024 / 15:30 pmAfter years of protecting Oak Flat from development, the government several years ago moved to transfer the land to the mining company Resolution Copper.
Florida parish hit by second fire in 16 months, under investigation as arson
Oct 17, 2024 / 13:35 pmLast year’s fire occurred on June 24, the first anniversary of the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade.
Archdiocese of Los Angeles announces nearly $1 billion clergy abuse settlement
Oct 17, 2024 / 13:05 pmLawyers for both victims and the archdiocese said in a joint press release that the near-$1 billion settlement would address 1,353 childhood sexual abuse claims.
British army veteran convicted of praying silently near abortion clinic
Oct 16, 2024 / 17:10 pmA British army veteran and Christian has been found guilty of praying silently outside of an abortion clinic, facing an almost $12,000 fine over the verdict.
From Crystal Cathedral to Christ Cathedral: Major renovation completed after 12 years
Oct 16, 2024 / 08:00 amThe cathedral has been fully operational for five years and currently hosts nearly a dozen Masses in multiple languages every weekend, serving 12,000 Catholics.
Cincinnati priest made parochial vicar after destroying hard drive of possible child porn
Oct 15, 2024 / 16:35 pmFather Barry Stechschulte was appointed parochial vicar of a family of parishes in the western part of Ohio, near the border with Indiana.