Archive for April 19, 2021
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Croatia offers scholarships to young persecuted Christians
The Croatian government is offering college scholarships to young Christians at risk of persecution Read more
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Vatican sign language project brings Pope Francis’ words to all
Pope Francis’ Wednesday and Sunday speeches to the public will now be accessible in American Sign Language Read more
All-Ireland Primate criticizes ‘draconian’ new regulations on public worship
A senior Catholic archbishop has accused the Irish government of introducing “draconian” new regulations on public worship “in a clandestine... Read more
Polish Catholic bishop: Warsaw Ghetto Uprising anniversary is ‘an appeal to love one’s neighbor’
The uprising -- the largest single Jewish revolt of World War II -- was launched 78 years ago Read more
Major Archbishop: Ukrainians living in ‘psychological terror’ as Russian troops gather at border
‘On behalf of the Ukrainian people, I ask you to pray for peace,’ says Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church leader Read more
U.S. bishops commemorate 'horrific tragedy' of Armenian genocide
The U.S. bishops’ conference issued a statement on Monday recognizing the upcoming anniversary of the Armenian genocide. Read more
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Is ‘The Chosen’ series about Jesus Christ a cultural moment worth watching?
The Easter Sunday season two premiere of The Chosen, an evangelical Christian-produced internet series dramatizing the life of Jesus and... Read more
U.S. bishops ‘disappointed’ at White House keeping current refugee limit
After the Biden administration announced it would not increase the record-low cap on refugee admissions until May, the U.S. bishops... Read more
Mozambique’s bishops lament Islamist violence in Palma
The Catholic bishops of Mozambique on Friday condemned the attack by Islamist militant insurgents on Palma, a city in Cabo... Read more
Bishop urges prayer, fasting in response to blessings of same-sex couples in Germany
In response to a planned day of blessings for same-sex partners in Germany, the Bishop of San Sebastián on Wednesday... Read more
Ethicists urge caution after creation of monkey embryos containing human cells
Catholic scientists and ethicists have warned of the potential for a slippery slope in response to reports that scientists had... Read more
Allentown bishop proclaims Year of the Real Presence
The bishop of Allentown, Pennsylvania has proclaimed a jubilee year to promote a greater dedication to the Holy Eucharist. Read more
Pope Francis may soon appoint Cardinal Sarah's successor
The appointment of Robert Cardinal Sarah’s successor as prefect of the Congregation for the Divine Worship and the Discipline of... Read more
Chicago case highlights religious orders that have not published lists of credibly accused clergy
Recent reporting from the Chicago Sun-Times highlighted several religious orders active in Chicago that have not released lists of members... Read more
