Archive for December 1, 2020
Father George Rutler accused of sexual assault, denies allegation
A well-known New York City priest is maintaining his innocence amid an investigation into an allegation that he sexually assaulted... Read more
Pope Francis: Be God’s people, not God’s elite
Catholics are called to be God’s people, not God’s elite, Pope Francis said in a video message Monday. Read more
Pope Francis names new bishop of scandal-ridden Buffalo diocese
Pope Francis Tuesday appointed Bishop Michael Fisher, an auxiliary of Washington, to be the next bishop of the scandal-ridden Diocese... Read more
No public Masses until January for Belgian Catholics
Belgium’s Catholic bishops called Tuesday for dialogue with the government after it decreed that public Masses would remain suspended until... Read more
Exiled Catholic archbishop to hold virtual Advent retreat for flock
Exiled Belarusian Archbishop Tadeusz Kondrusiewicz will lead his flock in a virtual Advent retreat this month. Read more
Rwanda’s first cardinal sees family as key to planting the seeds of peace
Rwanda’s first cardinal lost seven members of his immediate family in the 1994 genocide. Now he is using his role... Read more
Pro-life candidate elected to Congress by six votes
In one of the last results in the 2020 election to be called, another pro-life female candidate won election to... Read more
Catholic diocese prays for the dead and injured after car plows into pedestrians in Trier
A German Catholic diocese said Tuesday that it was praying for the dead and injured after a car plowed into... Read more
Pope Francis: Inculturated Mass shows us the gifts of the Holy Spirit
Pope Francis said Tuesday that inculturated liturgy can teach Catholics to better appreciate the diverse gifts of the Holy Spirit. Read more
Next Buffalo bishop promises 'truth' and 'transparency'
The newly-announced next Bishop of Buffalo, Bishop Michael Fisher, has promised to be a pastor who will promote transparency in... Read more
