Archive for October 21, 2020

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By Mary Farrow

Her abuse story was posted to her parish Facebook - and then taken down. Why it’s back, and why that matters

What happened in her parish after Gina Barthel shared her story of clerical sexual abuse, and why it matters.  Read more

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Pope Francis: ‘Prayer is the center of life’

Pope Francis said Wednesday that Christians should pray from the heart and not “like parrots.”   Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Vatican to UN: It is immoral to threaten use of nuclear weapons as deterrence

A Vatican official challenged the security theory of nuclear deterrence as immoral at the United Nations this week and called... Read more

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Pope Francis calls for civil union law for same-sex couples, in shift from Vatican stance

In a documentary that premiered Wednesday in Rome, Pope Francis called for the passage of civil union laws for same-sex... Read more

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By Andrea Gagliarducci

Archbishop Kondrusiewicz: Reconciliation is crucial in Belarus

The Church in Belarus has no other task than proclaiming the Gospel. It did so also during the protests that... Read more

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Serving life: How pro-life pregnancy centers are making a difference

A new report aims to measure the impact of pro-life pregnancy centers on women’s health care in the U.S., offering... Read more

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Polish bishop dies from the coronavirus

A Polish bishop died from COVID-19 Tuesday at the age of 83.  Read more

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Pope Francis gives financial aid to families of shipwreck victims

The Vatican announced Wednesday that Pope Francis will be sending financial aid to families whose loved ones went missing when... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Report: Vatican investigators provide evidence of payments to Italian ‘security consultant’

Vatican investigators have evidence that an Italian woman accused of embezzling from the city state was paid by order of... Read more

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US bishops launch novena for Election Day

The bishops of the United States are encouraging Catholics to pray a novena to help form their consciences ahead of Election Day... Read more

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Bishops in Kerala on hunger strike for Catholic education

Several bishops in Kerala held a day-long hunger strike Tuesday to protest the state government’s withholding of funds from Catholic... Read more

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Diocese in Mexico ordains 34 new priests

On World Mission Sunday, October 18, the archbishop of Guadalajara ordained 34 new priests (33 diocesan and 1 religious) and... Read more

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In grim accounting, Canadian report says assisted suicide saves health care money

A Canadian report has put a dollar figure on legal assisted suicide, claiming that legalization has saved millions of dollars... Read more

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By Jonah McKeown

Los Angeles' Archbishop Gomez denies claim that he plans to vote for Biden

Archbishop Jose Gomez has rebuked an online claim that he plans to vote for Joe Biden in the November presidential... Read more

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By JD Flynn

What did Pope Francis say about civil unions? A CNA Explainer

After comments from Pope Francis on civil unions, CNA looks at your questions.  Read more