Archive for September 14, 2020

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Cardinal Parolin: Vatican-China deal can help ‘normalize life of the Church’

The Vatican expects to renew its interim deal with China on the appointment of bishops, as part of efforts to... Read more

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The first 100 days: What Biden-Harris plan for life issues

Pro-life leaders have warned that policy decisions and presidential appointments made within the first 100 days of a Biden administration could roll... Read more

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Trump administration proposes Mexico City Policy expansion

The Trump administration announced plans on Monday to expand the Mexico City Policy, which limits access to U.S. overseas aid... Read more

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Milwaukee archbishop reinstates Sunday obligation

Catholics in the Archdiocese of Milwaukee will once again be required to go to Sunday Mass if they are healthy... Read more

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English bishop urges Catholics to come back to churches

Bishop Philip Egan of Portsmouth wrote Sunday to the people of his diocese encouraging them to return to churches for... Read more

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Ontario bishop announces prayer of reparation for stolen tabernacle

A Canadian bishop has announced a month-long prayer of reparation after the cathedral’s tabernacle was stolen and later found dumped... Read more

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Full text: Cardinal Sarah - 'Let us return to the Eucharist with joy'

Cardinal Robert Sarah, prefect of the Vatican’s dicastery for liturgy and sacraments, sent a letter to bishops around the world,... Read more

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Catholics say religious ed plan defies doctrine, while diocese defends curriculum

Catholics, including some local priests, have said a proposed diocesan catechetical curriculum in Australia promotes views on gender identity and human... Read more

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San Francisco Catholics plan Eucharistic processions to ‘Free the Mass’

The Archbishop of San Francisco has called Catholics to participate in Eucharistic processions across the city Sept. 20, which will... Read more

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US bishops commend HUD plan to allow homeless shelters to serve on basis of sex

The US bishops’ conference on Friday applauded the US Department of Housing and Urban Development’s proposal to allow single-sex homeless... Read more

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Alabama abortion doctor denied license over claims of application fraud

The medical director at an abortion clinic in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has had her license to practice medicine suspended, with officials... Read more