Archive for October 14, 2020

Participants at a prayer rally for priests and seminarians in New Orleans held small rocks as they prayed, which were then given to seminarians as a reminder of the prayers. ?w=200&h=150

By Mary Farrow

Amid scandal, these Louisiana Catholics say priests ‘rock’

Like many Catholics in the Archdiocese of New Orleans these days, Theresa Truxillo said she was alarmed when she learned... Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Oct. 14, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis: ‘All human pains for God are sacred’

Pope Francis said Wednesday that the Psalms shed new light on suffering, showing that “all human pains for God are... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

DC YouTube priest named bishop of Springfield, Massachusetts

Pope Francis Wednesday appointed Fr. William “Bill” D. Byrne, a priest of the Archdiocese of Washington and the presenter of a... Read more

Pope Francis at his general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Oct. 14, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis urges laity to ‘take a step forward’ in evangelization

Pope Francis called for the laity to “take a step forward” in carrying out the Church’s mission of evangelization in... Read more

Pope Francis meets with the family of slain Italian priest Fr. Roberto Malgesini at the Vatican Oct. 14, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis comforts parents of slain Italian Catholic priest

Pope Francis met with the parents of a slain Italian priest before the general audience Wednesday.  Read more

The first hearing of an abuse trial takes place at the Vatican court Oct. 14, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican court hears charges on first day of priest sex abuse trial

At the first hearing of an abuse trial Wednesday, the Vatican court heard the charges against two Italian priests, one... Read more

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Campaign seeks to unite a million children in praying the rosary

A Catholic charity hopes to bring together a million children worldwide to pray the rosary this Sunday.  Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 14, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Pro-life, no apologies, no partiality: Amy Coney Barrett praised on day 3 of hearings

Sen. Lindsay Graham hailed Judge Amy Coney Barrett for her convictions and religious beliefs Wednesday morning, while emphasising her ability... Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Public veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis’ tomb extended as pilgrims flock to Assisi

The Diocese of Assisi announced Wednesday that the period of public veneration of Blessed Carlo Acutis has been extended until... Read more

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Dutch government backs euthanasia for children under 12

The government of the Netherlands has announced it will allow the euthanization of terminally ill children between the ages of... Read more

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Brooklyn diocese gets court date for lawsuit over NY coronavirus restrictions

A federal court on Thursday will hear the Diocese of Brooklyn’s case against New York’s new restrictions on public gatherings.  Read more

Father Kyle Faller leads prayers at the site of a destroyed statue of St. Junipero Serra on Oct. 13, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Jonah McKeown

California Catholics pray, protest at destroyed St. Junipero Serra statue

Catholics in California rallied in a peaceful demonstration Tuesday evening at the former site of a statue of St. Junipero... Read more

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Appeals court rules against Texas ban on ‘dismemberment abortions’

A three-judge appeals court panel on Tuesday struck down a Texas law that bans dilation-and-evacuation abortions.  Read more

Judge Amy Coney Barrett before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Oct. 14, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Amy Coney Barrett hearings Day 3: Harris says hearings 'illegitimate,' Barrett questioned on abortion, religious liberty

Sen. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) on Wednesday called the Supreme Court confirmation process for Amy Coney Barrett “illegitimate.”  Read more