Archive for January 7, 2021
‘This is our mission’: Catholic archbishop brings aid to suffering Armenians
Archbishop Raphael Minassian is a man of action who has little time for the formalities of ecclesiastical life. Read more
‘May the Savior wipe away every tear’: Ukrainian Greek Catholic leader issues Christmas message
The leader of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church urged his flock Wednesday to set aside “fear and sorrow” as they... Read more
‘A martyr who died laughing’: Cause of priest imprisoned by Nazis and communists advances
The sainthood cause of a Catholic priest who was imprisoned by both the Nazis and the communists has advanced with... Read more
Australia’s financial crime watchdog conducts ‘detailed review’ of Vatican transfers
Australia’s financial crime watchdog said Thursday that it is conducting a “detailed review” of Vatican-linked transfers worth $1.8 billion. Read more
New Swiss Guard recruits arrive in Rome to complete basic training
Fifteen new Swiss Guard recruits have arrived in Rome to complete their basic training. Read more
Cardinal Gregory calls for prayer and peace after unrest at US Capitol
The Archbishop of Washington has condemned the incursion into the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday by pro-Trump protesters. Read more
Mexican bishops call for peace in the US after violence at the Capitol
The Secretary General of the Mexican Bishops Conference made a call on behalf of the Mexican episcopate for peace to... Read more
Analysis: Pro-lifers will have to fight hidden abortion funding battles in the Senate
With Democrats projected to win Tuesday’s Senate races in Georgia, the political landscape for pro-lifers is now clear—they will be... Read more
Book gives more insight into the actions of Pius XII and his 'bureau' during WWII
A new book provides further information from the archives of Venerable Pius XII, including the Vatican’s attempts to oppose the... Read more
Archbishop of Tijuana recovers from COVID-19
Archbishop Francisco Moreno Barrón of Tijuana, on the border of Mexico and the United States, reported January 6 that he... Read more
After Secretariat of State shakeup, what’s next for Curia reform?
The draft of the delayed document that will reform of the Roman Curia gives the Vatican’s Secretariat of State a... Read more
How this Catholic group brought Christmas presents to Armenia
A Catholic non-profit has surprised hundreds of suffering Armenian families with Christmas presents following the problems of the coronavirus pandemic... Read more
Federal judges block Arkansas abortion laws, pending further decisions
In a setback for pro-life efforts, federal judges have upheld injunctions or imposed new injunctions against multiple Arkansas prolife laws,... Read more
