Archive for January 6, 2021
As LA County limits emergency care amid COVID surge, ethicists weigh in
Los Angeles County has announced it is limiting non-COVID emergency care, due to hospitals having reached a “point of crisis”... Read more
The College of Cardinals in 2021: Who could vote in a future papal conclave
As of the first month of 2021, the College of Cardinals is composed of 229 members, 128 of whom are... Read more
Pope Francis at Epiphany Mass: ‘If we do not worship God, we will worship idols’
As he celebrated Mass on the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord Wednesday, Pope Francis urged Catholics to devote... Read more
Pope Francis calls for peace in Central African Republic after disputed election
Pope Francis called Wednesday for peace in the Central African Republic following a disputed election. Read more
Scaled-down Three Kings parades held in Poland due to coronavirus pandemic
An estimated 2,500 Three Kings parades took place in Poland on Wednesday amid tight coronavirus restrictions. Read more
What pro-lifers are looking to accomplish in 2021
In 2021, pro-lifers will be looking to preserve certain federal policies, while going on offense in the states to enact... Read more
After abuse accusation, Fr. Michael Pfleger says he's 'devastated, hurt, angry'
Father Michael Pfleger, an outspoken activist Chicago priest, has issued a short response after the Archdiocese of Chicago announced it... Read more
Mexican bakers replace Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cake for Epiphany
Several bakeries in Mexico decided to replace the Christ child with Baby Yoda in king cakes for Epiphany, causing controversy. Read more
Tucson diocese to suspend indoor Masses for a month due to COVID-19
The Diocese of Tucson, Arizona announced new COVID-19 protocols that will require closing all churches for regular public indoor Masses... Read more
Rector of Redemptoris Mater seminary in Argentina dies of Covid
Fr. James Flores Álvarez, rector of the Redemptoris Mater Seminary in the Archdiocese of Corrientes, died Tuesday of COVID-19. Read more
Wave of arrests in Hong Kong targets pro-democracy politicians, activists
Police in Hong Kong arrested more than 50 people Wednesday for apparent violations of a China-imposed “national security law”— the... Read more
Attendance limited at Black Nazarene Masses in Philippines
Filippino churches and authorities will limit attendance for the Masses of the Black Nazarene - one of the country’s largest... Read more
Cardinal Dolan condemns 'ugly and unlawful' defacement of St Patrick’s cathedral
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has denounced the defacement of St. Patrick’s Cathedral after protesters spray painted graffiti on its exterior. Read more
US Catholic bishops demand peace replace violence after protesters disrupt Capitol
Catholic bishops strongly condemned pro-Donald Trump protesters' incursion that penetrated the Capitol Building Wednesday as Congress debated the certification of... Read more
Venezuelan cardinal: We pray for a happy new year, and push for change in government
In a New Year’s message posted on the Archdiocese of Caracas website, Archbishop Emeritus Jorge Urosa Savino said that despite... Read more
