Archive for March 18, 2021
German cardinal facing calls to resign welcomes release of independent abuse report
A German cardinal facing calls to resign has welcomed the release of a long-awaited report on the handling of abuse... Read more
‘We have finally established clarity’: an interview with Cardinal Woelki on the Gercke report
The full text of Cardinal Rainer Maria Woelki’s interview with CNA Deutsch, following the publication of an independent report on... Read more
Pope Francis writes to embattled ecumenical community
Pope Francis has sent a letter to an ecumenical community experiencing “a severe trial,” encouraging the group to “persevere in... Read more
Cardinal Farrell: Blessings are for marriage, but Church’s pastoral life is for all
The Church’s pastoral life is open to all people, but blessings are reserved for couples who are married according to... Read more
Vatican abuse trial: Victim alleges 6 years of abuse by older student
The alleged victim in a trial concerning a Vatican youth seminary has testified that he was sexually assaulted over a... Read more
Pope Francis invites priests to learn from St. Joseph’s fatherhood
Pope Francis has invited Catholic priests to rediscover St. Joseph and learn from his fatherhood during the year dedicated to... Read more
German Catholic archbishop offers to resign from office after abuse report findings
A German archbishop has announced that he is offering his resignation to Pope Francis and requesting “immediate release” from all... Read more
Sainthood cause advances of priest called ‘supernatural man’ by St. Maximilian Kolbe
The sainthood cause of a Swiss priest whose “supernatural conceptions” made an impression on St. Maximilian Kolbe has advanced, along... Read more
Sainthood cause advances of priest called ‘supernatural man’ by St. Maximilian Kolbe
The sainthood cause of a Swiss priest whose “supernatural conceptions” made an impression on St. Maximilian Kolbe has advanced, along... Read more
Catholic scientists, journalists create COVID-19 info group
An international group of Catholic media professionals and scientists have founded a new organization to help counter misinformation about the... Read more
Canadian diocese to release list of priests found guilty of sex abuse
The Canadian diocese of Saskatoon has promised to release a list of priests and Church officials found guilty of sexual... Read more
White House claims that Pope Francis approved the 'efficacy' of COVID vaccines
The White House on Wednesday claimed that Pope Francis has affirmed “the safety and efficacy” of the COVID vaccines approved... Read more
House advances ratification efforts for the Equal Rights Amendment
The House on Wednesday voted to remove the deadline for the ratification of the Equal Rights Amendment to the U.S.... Read more
Catholic opposition to NJ abortion rights bill based on 'commitment to human life and dignity'
The Catholic Church’s opposition to a bill that would guarantee a right to abortion under New Jersey law is founded... Read more
Senate confirms Xavier Becerra as HHS secretary
Xavier Becerra, California’s attorney general and former congressman, was confirmed Thursday by the Senate as secretary of the Department of... Read more
Kentucky Catholic Conference praises school choice law
The Catholic Conference of Kentucky is pleased with the recent passage of a school choice bill in the commonwealth. Read more
Spain passes euthanasia, assisted suicide law
Spain’s legislature passed a law Thursday to legalize euthanasia and assisted suicide. Catholic leaders have decried the measure as “a... Read more
The congresswoman who was almost aborted
The youngest Republican female member of Congress says her mother’s courageous decision to choose life is a narrative the pro-life... Read more
Human embryo, or a model? Resist 'depersonalizing' research, ethicist cautions
New “models” of early human embryos that cannot grow into full human beings provoke ethical questions about whether they are... Read more
