Archive for November 23, 2020

Archbishop Stefan Heße of Hamburg. ?w=200&h=150

German Catholic archbishop asks Vatican to review his handling of abuse allegations

A German archbishop asked the Vatican Friday to review his handling of abuse allegations.   Read more

The Sistine Chapel Choir sings at Westminster Cathedral in London, England, May 6, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Pope Francis appoints new Sistine Chapel Choir director

Pope Francis appointed a new director of the Sistine Chapel Choir Sunday.   Read more

Pope Francis creates new cardinals at a consistory in St. Peter’s Basilica on Oct. 5, 2019. ?w=200&h=150

Vatican confirms that two cardinals-designate will be absent from consistory

The Vatican confirmed Monday that two cardinals-designate will not receive their red hats from Pope Francis in Rome this Saturday.  Read more

Franciscan friar Mauro Gambetti is consecrated a bishop in the Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi Nov. 22, 2020. ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Franciscan friar named cardinal says he is taking a leap into the deep

Franciscan friar Mauro Gambetti was ordained a bishop Sunday afternoon in Assisi less than a week before he will become... Read more

The then Archbishop Angelo Becciu blesses the Pilgrimage Information Center for the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy on Dec. 1, 2015. ?w=200&h=150

Cardinal Becciu launches second defamation lawsuit since resignation

Cardinal Angelo Becciu is launching a second defamation lawsuit in relation to “offensive” media reports surrounding the events that led... Read more

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Court allows Tennessee abortion ban to go into effect

A federal appeals court on Friday allowed a Tennessee ban on some abortions to go into effect.  Read more

Pope Francis meets a delegation from the National Basketball Players Association at the Vatican Nov. 23, 2020. Photo ?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis and NBA players discuss social justice in Vatican meeting

Pope Francis met with five NBA players at the Vatican Monday to discuss their efforts to combat social and economic... Read more

Bishop Richard J. Malone formerly of Buffalo, N.Y. (File Photo/CNA).?w=200&h=150

By Matt Hadro

Bishop Malone and Buffalo diocese sued by NY AG over clergy abuse

The State of New York is suing the Diocese of Buffalo and its former bishops for failing to protect children... Read more

Hongkongers march in Victoria Park, Hong Kong, July 2019?w=200&h=150

Catholic student jailed in Hong Kong for pro-democracy protest

Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, including Catholic university student Agnes Chow, pled guilty on Monday for their roles in... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln distributes Communion during his Mass of Installation, Nov. 20, 2012. ?w=200&h=150

Catholic mental health council applauds Bishop Conley’s candor on mental illness

The National Catholic Partnership on Disability’s Council on Mental Illness applauded Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska “on his complete... Read more

A replica of the Mission Santa Cruz chapel in Santa Cruz, Calif. ?w=200&h=150

Santa Cruz historical commission recommends removing city’s last mission bell

The historical preservation commission of Santa Cruz, California last week advised the city council to remove a replica mission bell... Read more

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Dutch doctors can sedate 'agitated' patients before euthanasia

Doctors in the Netherlands are now permitted to sedate patients without their knowledge or consent prior to euthanizing them if... Read more

Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver. CNA file photo.?w=200&h=150

Vancouver archbishop criticizes pandemic restrictions on Masses

Archbishop Michael Miller of Vancouver expressed disappointment with the government’s decision to ban religious services as part of a plan... Read more