Archive for November 19, 2020
Catholic archdiocese of Vienna sees rise in seminarians
The archdiocese of Vienna has reported a rise in the number of men training for the priesthood. Read more
Vatican bishop: Ethics committee will guide future investments
A Vatican bishop said this week that a committee of outside professionals is being created to help keep Holy See... Read more
Convalescing cardinal prays for coronavirus sufferers
A cardinal who is convalescing after he was hospitalized with the coronavirus said Thursday that he was praying for those... Read more
‘A simple priest of the Church’: Papal preacher prepares to be made a cardinal
For more than 60 years, Fr. Raniero Cantalamessa has preached the Word of God as a priest -- and he... Read more
US religious liberty ambassador calls out China for using tech to suppress religion
The U.S. will be working against the use of technology to suppress religious minorities, the religious freedom ambassador announced this... Read more
Economy of Francesco speaker Jeffrey Sachs an advocate for contraception and 'reproductive justice'
The Economy of Francesco summit kicked off Thursday with economist Jeffrey Sachs serving as a mentor for young “changemakers” to... Read more
Jesuit magazine La Civiltá Cattolica praises Biden presidential victory
La Civiltá Cattolica, the Jesuit-run magazine whose publication is overseen by the Vatican’s Secretary of State, has published an article... Read more
NYC Catholic schools in session while pandemic closes public schools
Catholic schools in New York City will remain open for in-person learning on a school-by-school basis even as the city’s... Read more
English bishops adjust liturgical translation, following concern of CDW
The English and Welsh bishops' conference has decreed that in the translation of the conclusion of collects in the Roman... Read more
Pro-life groups sue DC over chalk messages, alleging ‘viewpoint discrimination’
Two pro-life groups are suing Washington D.C., alleging that the city discriminated against their pro-life viewpoints by refusing to grant... Read more
Reconstruction of blast-damaged Beirut church brings hope
The reconstruction of a church in Beirut severely damaged by the massive explosion that rocked the city this summer is... Read more
Bishop Cantu will 'cooperate fully' with Vatican investigation
A California bishop under a Vatican investigation over his handling of sexual misconduct allegations said Wednesday that he will cooperate... Read more
