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Second bishop detained by the dictatorship in Nicaragua
The Nicaraguan police arrested on Dec. 20 the bishop of Siuna, Isidoro del Carmen Mora Ortega. Read more
More bishops voice criticism — and support — for Vatican document on blessing same-sex couples
Some bishops, including Cardinal Gerhard Müller and several bishops in Africa, have firmly denounced the Vatican’s document. Read more
Indiana Catholic women’s college reverses transgender admissions policy
Saint Mary’s College President Katie Conboy had last month confirmed a new transgender-friendly admissions policy for the college. Read more
After military review, IDF again denies killing two women at Gaza Catholic church
The Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said last week that on Dec. 16, a sniper of the IDF “murdered two Christian... Read more
Pope Francis to Roman Curia: ‘Rigid ideological positions’ prevent us from moving forward
“Let us remain vigilant against rigid ideological positions that often ... separate us from reality and prevent us from moving... Read more
Pope Francis urges humanitarian response to Darien migration tragedy
“We need the joint effort of the most directly affected countries and the international community to prevent this tragic reality,”... Read more
Same-sex blessings: Sinners can be blessed but not their sin, Spanish bishop says
For Bishop Munilla, it’s important to “stick to what is clear and ask the Lord to clarify what is not... Read more
Bishops around the world are divided over Vatican’s same-sex blessing declaration
Some bishops are welcoming the news, some are approaching it with caution, while others are outright refusing to implement it. Read more
Dissenting priests in Syro-Malabar Church protest Pope Francis’ Christmas deadline
Tensions have risen in the Eastern Catholic Church in the Indian state of Kerala as the deadline approaches to implement... Read more
Convent in Gaza uninhabitable after taking fire; residents take refuge in parish church
The convent, which was home to over 54 disabled persons as well as three religious sisters, was greatly damaged by... Read more
TIMELINE: What has the Catholic Church said about same-sex ‘blessings’?
Here’s a timeline of how the controversy over same-sex blessings has unfolded. Read more
Bishops in Malawi declare ‘blessings for same-sex unions of any kind are not permitted’
Bishops in Malawi have prohibited the implementation of the Vatican declaration on the blessing of “same-sex couples” and couples in... Read more
Jimmy Lai unlikely to receive a fair trial from Hong Kong judges, lawyer says
Catholic democracy activist Jimmy Lai was arrested in August 2020 under that year’s controversial national security law. Read more
Pope Francis: The Nativity is an example of ‘joy’ and ‘amazement’
Pope Francis on Wednesday spoke during his general audience on the importance of approaching the coming of Christ with “joy”... Read more
Rediscover ‘original beauty’ of Christmas music with Scythian’s new ‘Christmas Out at Sea’
Scythian, an Irish folk band headlined by two Catholic brothers, wants to help you “rediscover the original beauty” of Christmas... Read more
Biden-Harris to prioritize abortion stance for reelection campaign
The U.S. vice president’s “Fight for Reproductive Freedoms” tour is scheduled to focus on the alleged “harm” of abortion bans. Read more
Hispanic world to ‘light up life’ in defense of children on feast of Holy Innocents
On Dec. 28, the feast of the Holy Innocents, Spanish-speaking cities in Latin America and Spain will join together in... Read more
California governor lambasted for canceling Christmas event
“Newsom can rightly be dubbed the Governor who stole Christmas and Hanukkah,” said Mark Rienzi, president and CEO of Becket,... Read more
U.S. dioceses respond to Vatican declaration on same-sex couple blessings
A new Vatican declaration on blessings issued Monday is seen by some bishops as an opportunity to clarify confusion and... Read more
Irish diocese to rely on laity to preside over funerals amid shortage of priests
A major vocation crisis could result in fewer than 10 active priests in the diocese in less than 20 years,... Read more
