Archive for October 20, 2021

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By Jonah McKeown

Missouri Christian church wins settlement over coronavirus restrictions on worship

A Kansas City-area Baptist megachurch has reached a $150,000 settlement with the county over coronavirus restrictions, with the church claiming... Read more

Enondiale Tchuengia Carolaise, who was shot to death at a checkpoint in Buea, Cameroon, Oct. 14, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Jude Atemanke

Bishop in Cameroon shocked by shooting death of young girl, lynching of policeman

The Bishop of Buea has condemned both the Thursday shooting death of a young girl at a police checkpoint in... Read more

Bishop James Conley of Lincoln, Nebraska in St. Peter's Square, a day before the canonization Mass of St. John Henry Newman, Oct. 12, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Christine Rousselle

Two priests in Lincoln diocese reassigned with restrictions, following review of alleged misconduct

Two priests in the Diocese of Lincoln are being reassigned to ministry with restrictions, following diocesan review of accusations of... Read more

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By Christine Rousselle

After Catholic football coach was fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine, lawyer alleges anti-religious animus

The former Washington State University football coach, a Catholic, intends to sue the school after he was refused a religious... Read more

Archbishop Jose Gomez of Los Angeles at the USCCB's fall meeting in Baltimore, Md., Nov. 11, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Kevin J. Jones

Synod on Synodality a learning opportunity for Catholic Church, Archbishop Gomez says

The upcoming gatherings of Catholics for a synodal process are important opportunities for outreach, support, and communication, according to Archbishop... Read more

A Mass in honor of Blessed Jerzy Popiełuszko at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Warsaw, Poland, Oct. 19. 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Poland commemorates anniversary of Blessed Jerzy Popieluszko’s martyrdom

The blessed was killed on Oct. 19, 1984. Read more

Pope Francis at the opening Mass for the Amazon synod Oct. 6, 2019.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis officially recognizes Amazon region ecclesial conference

The Amazon synod’s final document called for the new body to be created. Read more

Pope Francis’ with Fr. Peter Harman, rector of the Pontifical North American College, in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Sept. 29, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Rector Fr. Peter Harman to end term at North American College seminary in Rome

Fr. Peter Harman has led Rome’s American seminary since 2016. Read more

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By Matt Hadro

Pro-life groups must 'wake up' in support of pro-life Democrats, former congressman says

Pro-life Americans must do more to support embattled pro-life Democrats, said Catholic former Democratic congressman Dan Lipinski who is reportedly... Read more

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By Hannah Brockhaus

Pope Francis wants seminarians to read this letter from a clerical abuse survivor

The letter urges them to ‘Please be a good priest.’ Read more

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By Courtney Mares

Godfather ban: Sicilian Catholic diocese suspends naming of godparents at baptism for 3 years

A decree issued by the archbishop of Catania came into full effect this month. Read more

A website and smartphone app to help Catholics pray for the synod on synodality was launched Oct. 19, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Hannah Brockhaus

Vatican launches prayer website ‘to accompany’ Synod on Synodality

The app Click To Pray will also promote prayer for the synodal process. Read more

Pope Francis’ general audience in the Paul VI Hall at the Vatican, Oct. 20, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis thanks child for impromptu ‘lesson’ at general audience

The boy approached the pope during his weekly catechesis. Read more

Pope Francis meets with Catholicos Karekin II, the leader of the Armenian Apostolic Church, on Oct. 16, 2021.?w=200&h=150

By Andrea Gagliarducci

The Vatican strengthens ties with the world’s oldest Christian nation

A week of high-level meetings has brought the Holy See and Armenia ever closer. Read more