Missouri Christian church wins settlement over coronavirus restrictions on worship
Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct
Catholic leader says his archdiocese won’t take part in global synodal process, citing ‘ideological’ risk
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Pope Francis asks Catholics to be ‘more courageous’ in tackling crisis exposed by COVID-19
‘We cannot resign ourselves and sit back and watch,’ he said.
Could St. John Paul II be declared a Doctor of the Church?
The Polish bishops’ conference made a formal request in 2019.
Bishops of Lake Charles, Raleigh issue statements on Latin Mass
Three months after the release of Traditionis custodes, Pope Francis’ restrictions on traditional liturgies, U.S. bishops are continuing to implement the apostolic letter within their respective dioceses.
British doctors say they will not participate in assisted suicide if it becomes legal
A group of some 1,700 British doctors say they will not participate in assisted suicide, amid a push by some lawmakers to legalize the practice in England and Wales.
Santa Fe archdiocese: Woman's attempted ordination invalid
The supposed ordination of women is invalid, the vicar general of the Archdiocese of Santa Fe reiterated Monday, shortly after a woman claimed to have been ordained a priest in Albuquerque.
Denver archbishop denounces ‘anti-Semitic and hateful vandalism’ at two schools
Archbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver denounced recent incidents of “anti-Semitic and hateful vandalism” that occurred at two area schools last weekend.
UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes.
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa launches synodal process in Holy Land
The process will open simultaneously in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus.
Will the Supreme Court end Roe v. Wade?
Planned Parenthood whistleblower turned Hispanic pro-life leader details clinic corruption, intimidation
During her tenure with Planned Parenthood, Mayra Rodríguez said she witnessed falsified abortion records, serious complications from abortions, and experienced intimidation based upon false accusations threatening her immigration status after Rodríguez indicated she would report a doctor who botched an abortion on a 19-year-old girl and then falsified the report.
From abortionist to pro-life leader: What changed this doctor's heart?
Kathi Aultman thought she found her calling as a doctor for Planned Parenthood, but God had other plans.
Supreme Court must return abortion debate to voters and legislatures, says Mississippi brief
The Supreme Court’s precedents on legal abortion are so tangled and misguided that abortion law should be returned to the people and their representatives in the legislatures, backers of a Mississippi ban on abortions after 15 weeks have said.
Why women didn’t need Roe to get ahead: An interview with the head of Secular Pro-Life
This December, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in the abortion case Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization. Many legal experts say it presents the most momentous test yet of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 decision that legalized abortion nationwide. At issue is the constitutionality of Mississippi’s 2018 law banning most abortions after the 15th week of pregnancy.
Pope Francis asks Catholics to be ‘more courageous’ in tackling crisis exposed by COVID-19
Number of Catholics in Asia and Africa continues to rise
Cardinal Tagle: Digital evangelization cannot replace personal encounter
Benedict XVI is ‘full of zest for life,’ says Archbishop Gänswein
Pope Francis officially recognizes Amazon region ecclesial conference
Bishops of Lake Charles, Raleigh issue statements on Latin Mass
Santa Fe archdiocese: Woman's attempted ordination invalid
Denver archbishop denounces ‘anti-Semitic and hateful vandalism’ at two schools
Missouri Christian church wins settlement over coronavirus restrictions on worship
Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct
St José Sánchez del Río's witness highlighted at Mexican Martyrs Shrine statue dedication
American missionaries reported abducted in Haiti
Argentine bishops welcome Vatican recognition of priests' 1683 martyrdom
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Could St. John Paul II be declared a Doctor of the Church?
British doctors say they will not participate in assisted suicide if it becomes legal
UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
When will Bl. Charles de Foucauld be canonized?
Poland commemorates anniversary of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s martyrdom
Bible, Quran apps removed from Apple app store for China, legal pressure cited
Asian Church leaders vow to listen to faithful as synodal process starts
Australian bishops begin nine-month Plenary Council
Filipino Catholics launch movement for ‘righteous elections’
Queensland parliament legalizes euthanasia, assisted suicide
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UK lawmaker proposes adding ‘Amess amendment’ on last rites to bill
The amendment would ensure that Catholic priests can administer the last rites at crime scenes.
Patriarch Pierbattista Pizzaballa launches synodal process in Holy Land
The process will open simultaneously in Israel, Palestine, Jordan, and Cyprus.
Number of Catholics in Asia and Africa continues to rise
The Catholic Church grew by 15 million people worldwide in 2019.
Cardinal Tagle: Digital evangelization cannot replace personal encounter
He was speaking at a press conference presenting World Mission Day 2021.
When will Bl. Charles de Foucauld be canonized?
‘Only the date is missing,’ his postulator told CNA.
Benedict XVI is ‘full of zest for life,’ says Archbishop Gänswein
The archbishop said the 94-year-old is ‘stable in his physical weakness.’
Bishop in Cameroon shocked by shooting death of young girl, lynching of policeman
The Bishop of Buea has condemned both the Thursday shooting death of a young girl at a police checkpoint in the city, and the lynching death of the officer responsible.
After Catholic football coach was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine, lawyer alleges anti-religious animus
The former Washington State University football coach, a Catholic, intends to sue the school after he was refused a religious accommodation to the state’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate and was subsequently fired for not getting vaccinated.
Synod on Synodality a learning opportunity for Catholic Church, Archbishop Gomez says
The upcoming gatherings of Catholics for a synodal process are important opportunities for outreach, support, and communication, according to Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles, president of the U.S. bishops’ conference.
Poland commemorates anniversary of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s martyrdom
The blessed was killed on Oct. 19, 1984.
Pope Francis officially recognizes Amazon region ecclesial conference
The Amazon synod’s final document called for the new body to be created.
Rector Fr. Peter Harman to end term at North American College seminary in Rome
Fr. Peter Harman has led Rome’s American seminary since 2016.
