Archive for October 1, 2021
Learn from St Joseph’s respect for life, archbishop says
St. Joseph’s ‘faithful trust and courage” provide a powerful pro-life witness, a US bishop has said, marking the start of... Read more
First Mozambique-born cardinal dies at age of 97
He is remembered for promoting peace amid Mozambique’s bloody civil war. Read more
Cardinal Gregory urges North American College’s new deacons to have ‘heart for charity’
The ordination Mass was celebrated in St. Peter’s Basilica. Read more
Old Testament expert and philosopher from Germany win 2021 Ratzinger Prize
Pope Francis will present the award on Nov. 13. Read more
‘Synodal Way’ members back proposal promoting evangelization after voting mix-up
Organizers initially said that the motion was rejected. Read more
Catholic school students ask court permanently to bar Vermont from excluding them from tuition program
A religious freedom law firm has filed a motion in federal court asking a judge to make permanent a preliminary... Read more
‘I fully understand Heidi’s cry’: Cardinal praises UK Down syndrome abortion law challenge at Red Mass
The High Court rejected the landmark challenge on Sept. 23. Read more
Michigan governor vetoes funding for abortion alternatives
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday line-item vetoed about $16 million worth of funding for alternatives to abortion, drawing consternation... Read more
Judge: Newark archdiocese can be held liable for McCarrick's misconduct
A New Jersey federal judge ruled this week that the Archdiocese of Newark can be held financially responsible for the... Read more
Filipino Catholics launch movement for ‘righteous elections’
Faith-based and civil society groups in the Philippines have launched a movement that aims to work for “clean, accurate, responsible... Read more
Apologizing 'unreservedly' to sex abuse victims, N Ireland diocese launches compensation fund
In hopes of supporting dozens of victims of sex abuse by Catholic clergy and other representatives, the Diocese of Dromore... Read more
Progressive pro-life group holds first rally outside US Supreme Court
A new pro-life organization aimed at mobilizing progressives and those on the political left launched Friday at a rally outside... Read more
