Archive for February 26, 2021

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By CNA Staff

Vancouver archbishop asks officials to ease ban on religious services

As religious services in British Columbia are still shut down by government orders, a Catholic archbishop is asking the government... Read more

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Head of German Catholic bishops: ‘I do not deny Communion to a Protestant who asks for it’

The president of the German Catholic bishops’ conference said on Thursday that he would continue to give Holy Communion to... Read more

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Australia’s Catholic bishops issue plenary council working document

Australia’s Catholic bishops on Thursday issued a working document ahead of the first assembly of a landmark plenary council in October.  Read more

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USCCB opposes lack of pro-life protections in COVID relief bill

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) is opposing the COVID relief package currently under consideration in the House, over... Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Female athletes can’t be silent when forced to compete with males, attorney argues

Girls cannot be silent when forced to compete against biological males in athletics, one attorney argued on Friday.  Read more

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Spain to permit feminist marches, while restricting worship services

While maintaining restrictions on transit, gatherings, and worship services amid the coronavirus pandemic, Spanish authorities will allow marches for International... Read more

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By Kate Scanlon

Amazon faces questions over removal of transgender-critical book

Online retailer Amazon is still facing questions several days after it removed a book critiquing the transgender movement.   Read more