Archive for December 14, 2020

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Catholic bishops: No ‘stable and just peace’ 25 years after Dayton Accords

The Dayton Agreement, signed in Paris 25 years ago today, ended the Bosnian War but failed to create “a stable... Read more

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By CNA Staff

Catholic US bishops approve use of COVID-19 vaccines with 'remote connection' to abortion

The United States bishops' conference has said that Catholics can take two of the three available COVID-19 vaccines, even though... Read more

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Austrian Catholic leader deplores court ruling on assisted suicide

An Austrian Catholic archbishop expressed dismay after the country’s top court ruled that assisted suicide should no longer be a... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Bishops in northeast Italy permit general absolution at Christmas due to pandemic

Catholic bishops in northeast Italy have said that the risk of illness amid the ongoing pandemic constitutes a grave necessity... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Papal envoy travels to Armenia in aftermath of 44-day war

A papal envoy traveled to Armenia last week to speak with civil and Christian leaders in the aftermath of the... Read more

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Bishops of Angola dedicate country to St. Joseph, pray for peace

During a time of civil unrest, and taking a cue from Pope Francis, the Catholic bishops of Angola have dedicated... Read more

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Abortion groups took in millions in federal coronavirus aid

Abortion clinics and lobbyists received millions of dollars in emergency small business loans during the pandemic, one pro-life group reports.  Read more

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Black Christian ministers blast Georgia candidate for abortion support

A coalition of Black Christian ministers have criticized Georgia Senate candidate Raphael Warnock for his support for abortion. In addition... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

US cabinet departments adopt rule protecting organizations' religious freedom rights

Nine federal agencies announced Monday a new rule aimed at protecting the First Amendment rights of religiously-affiliated organizations.  Read more

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Film chronicles life and legacy of Fr Patrick Peyton, 'The Rosary Priest'

The life of Fr. Patrick Peyton, an Irish-American priest who traveled the world hosting hundreds of rosary rallies and encouraging... Read more

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By Perry West

How Catholics are carrying out prison ministry during the pandemic

As the pandemic has severely restricted gatherings and volunteer opportunities, Catholic dioceses throughout the United States and Canada have had... Read more

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US bill against Uyghur forced labor gets corporate lobbyist attention

After legislation aiming to counter forced labor in the Chinese province of Xinjiang saw success in the U.S. House of... Read more