Archive for November 18, 2020
Bishop Daly: Catholic schools should embrace faith, never compromise
The U.S. bishops’ new chairman for Catholic education says he hopes to bring his experience as a Catholic school teacher... Read more
Pope Francis: Mary teaches us to pray with a heart open to God’s will
Pope Francis pointed to the Blessed Virgin Mary as a model of prayer that transforms restlessness into openness to God’s... Read more
Cyber security expert urges Vatican to strengthen internet defenses
A cyber security expert has urged the Vatican to take immediate action to strengthen its defenses against hackers. Read more
Catholic Church in Belgium sees year-on-year rise in Mass attendance
The Catholic Church in Belgium reported Wednesday a rise in Mass attendance in 2019 compared to the previous year. Read more
Cardinal Becciu seeks damages over 'groundless' Italian media reports
Cardinal Angelo Becciu said Wednesday he is taking legal action against an Italian media outlet for publishing “unfounded accusations” against... Read more
Catholic bishops push back on Massachusetts abortion expansion
Massachusetts bishops on Tuesday continued their push against proposed amendments expanding abortion in the state. Read more
Catholic bishop urges UK officials to protect prisoners from coronavirus
As Covid-19 cases have been on the rise among the incarcerated, Bishop Richard Moth of Arundel and Brighton has called... Read more
New book highlights St. John Paul II’s influence amid Cold War
A new book on St. John Paul II examines the relationship of the Polish pope with Central and Eastern European... Read more
Fatima shrine increases charitable outreach even as donations fall by half
In 2020, the Shrine of Our Lady of Fatima in Portugal has lost scores of pilgrims, and with them, large... Read more
Treat churches like businesses during lockdowns, Americans say
As some states and cities reinstate restrictions meant to stop the spread of the coronavirus, a survey has found that... Read more
After another major hurricane, Central America needs 'a helping hand'
With Hurricane Iota becoming the second major hurricane to hit Central America this November, relief agencies have tried to prepare... Read more
Two churches in Washington state burn in apparent arson attacks
Two church buildings— one Baptist, one Catholic— were damaged by fires in apparent arson attacks Sunday morning in Brewster, a... Read more
Christian leaders challenge mandatory church closures during England’s second lockdown
A group of Christian leaders is challenging orders to shut down churches in England and Wales, saying the move violates... Read more
City repeals law limiting pro-life outreach at Mississippi’s sole abortion clinic
A law that curtailed pro-life outreach at the last abortion clinic in Mississippi has been repealed by the city of... Read more
Virtual photo exhibit seeks to tell diverse Catholics' stories
The U.S. bishops on Tuesday praised a virtual exhibit created by the Diocese of Green Bay, which features portraits of... Read more
