Archive for August 27, 2020

Portraits hang from the facade of St. Peter's Basilica ahead of a Canonization Mass Oct. 12, 2018. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

The Catholic Church’s new path to sainthood: What is ‘offering of life?’

For centuries, the Catholic Church has declared many different holy men and women to be saints through the strict legal... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

Philadelphia archdiocese asks two priests to undo hasty church renovations

Two parish administrators at two different Philadelphia churches must work to undo church renovations that drew both objections from parishioners... Read more

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Abortions rise in Scotland to second-highest level on record

Scotland has reported its second-highest annual abortion figure on record.  Read more

A priest prays at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Hendon, London, on June 14, 2020, as the church prepares to reopen following lockdown. ?w=200&h=150

Coronavirus lockdown leaves Catholic priests struggling for funds

Catholic priests in England are struggling to make ends meet following a drop in income caused by the coronavirus crisis.  Read more

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Catholic archbishop calls for investigation after riot police block church entrance in Belarus

A Catholic archbishop in Belarus protested Thursday after riot police blocked the entrance to a church in the capital, Minsk.  Read more

Pro-life students pictured with the Apostolic Nuncio to Korea Aug. 21, 2020. Photo courtesy of the South Korean Pro-Life Students Association.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pro-life student group sends letter to Pope Francis over South Korea abortion law

A pro-life association of university students is appealing to Pope Francis for support as the South Korean government faces a... Read more

Angel Morosi statue atop playing a song to the rising crescent moon from atop the Mormon Temple in Portland, Oregon. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Catholic publisher to reprint music editions without Mormon image

Oregon Catholic Press will reprint two of its publications in response to criticism of the artwork chosen for the cover of... Read more

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By Ed Condon

Analysis: Is Vatican silence on China strategic?

The Holy See faces mounting criticism for its silence on human rights abuses in China ahead of the expected renewal... Read more

Sister Dede Byrne speaks at the 2020 Republican National Convention. Screenshot.?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Republican convention night three: God, country, and Notre Dame

The third night of the 2020 Republican National Convention featured a Catholic religious sister and a Chinese human rights lawyer... Read more

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Vatican dicastery joins call for ‘interreligious solidarity’ amid pandemic

Christians should respond to the coronavirus pandemic by showing “interreligious solidarity,” a new document jointly issued by a Vatican dicastery... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley at the Ecclesia in America Conference Dec 12, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Boston archdiocese warns clergy, officials over political statements

The Archdiocese of Boston has issued a letter to priests, principals of parish schools, and the leaders of Catholic institutions... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Parolin: Church financial scandals ‘must not be covered up’

In an interview Thursday, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Vatican Secretary of State, spoke about uncovering financial scandal, saying that hiding... Read more

Archishop Jerome Listecki in Kenosha, Aug. 27, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Milwaukee archbishop visits Kenosha, prays for peace

Archbishop Jerome Listecki of Milwaukee offered Mass at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish in Kenosha, Wisconsin, on Thursday, after four nights... Read more

Cardinal Sean O'Malley of Boston. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Boston cardinal: Catholics have 'right' to clarity, after priest supports 'right to choose'

Cardinal Sean O’Malley said that Catholics have “the right to expect" that priests of the archdiocese be clear and unequivocal on... Read more

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US bishops call for day of fasting to end racism

The bishops of the United States are urging Catholics to pray and fast for an end to racism on Friday,... Read more

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By Mary Farrow

'The rug was pulled from under us': Catholics fight Wisconsin county ban on in-person school

Twice a week for three months, the administration of St. Ambrose Academy in Wisconsin met with Dane County public health... Read more

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Missionaries of Charity cancel Mother Teresa birthday celebrations due to COVID-19

The Missionaries of Charity canceled their customary birthday celebrations for their founder, Mother Teresa, this year after nine religious sisters... Read more

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USCCB to Trump administration: 'Stop these executions!'

The U.S. bishops’ conference on Thursday criticized the federal government for its continued use of the death penalty, which the... Read more