Archive for September 16, 2020
Vatican laments inclusion of ‘reproductive rights’ in UN resolution on coronavirus
A Vatican representative has said that the inclusion of a reference to “reproductive rights” in a United Nations resolution on... Read more
Pope Francis prays for ‘witness of charity,’ Catholic priest killed in Italy
Pope Francis Wednesday led a moment of silent prayer for Fr. Roberto Malgesini, a 51-year-old priest who was stabbed to... Read more
Pope Francis appoints Maltese bishop as secretary general of Synod of Bishops
Pope Francis appointed a new secretary general of the Synod of Bishops Wednesday. Read more
Pope Francis to release new encyclical on Oct. 4
Pope Francis will release his new encyclical Oct. 4, the Vatican announced Wednesday. Read more
Two US Catholic colleges resume Rome study abroad programs
At a time when many universities in the U.S. are only offering online classes this fall, American students from two... Read more
Mincione asks UK court to rule he ‘acted in good faith’ in Vatican deal
The Italian businessman at the center of the Vatican’s London property scandal is asking a British court to rule that... Read more
Apostolic nuncio to Belarus consecrated a bishop
The Vatican Secretary of State on Wednesday consecrated as a bishop Ante Jozić, who was appointed apostolic nuncio to Belarus... Read more
El Paso cathedral suffers vandalism attack
A vandal destroyed a statue of Jesus at St. Patrick Cathedral in El Paso, Texas on Tuesday, the latest in an... Read more
Catholics in Los Angeles invited to prayer and pilgrimage for migrants, refugees
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles is inviting Catholics to join in a novena and to watch Masses online this weekend... Read more
Cardinal Tobin says Biden remarks not 'endorsement' of candidate
Cardinal Joseph Tobin of Newark said on Tuesday that voters could choose Joe Biden in good conscience, and suggested he... Read more
Listen to Black community to build pro-life consensus, Black pro-life leader says
Pro-life leaders should prioritize listening and understanding in order to make inroads in the Black community, Black pro-life advocate Benjamin... Read more
Pennsylvania bishop tells Catholics: Vote with life ‘uppermost in mind’
Defense of innocent human life should be “uppermost” in the mind of Catholic voters at election time, the bishop of... Read more
Invalidly baptized Oklahoma priest baptized and ‘re-ordained’
In the second known instance in the United States, a man who believed himself to be a validly baptized Catholic... Read more
Advocacy group hails Israel-Bahrain deal as 'positive step' for Middle East Christians
An advocacy group for Christians and other religious minorities living in the Middle East this week praised an agreement between... Read more
Charlotte Diocese opens new seminary to serve growing Catholic population
As the number of Catholics in the Diocese of Charlotte continues to rise, Bishop Peter Jugis opened a new seminary... Read more
