Archive for May 11, 2021
Local Catholic association supports physicians in their vocation
Founded in the 1950s, the Portland Catholic Physicians Guild ‘allows men and women of faith to share with courage and... Read more
Pope Francis institutes new ministry of catechist
The pope instituted the new lay ministry in the apostolic letter Antiquum ministerium. Read more
Vatican fixes website glitch showing two versions of Catechism
Before it was corrected, the website displayed texts not reflecting recent significant changes to the Catechism. Read more
What is the new ministry of catechist? A CNA explainer
Pope Francis has instituted a new lay ministry of catechist. Here’s what that means. Read more
Vatican responds to bishops’ call to amend Church law on crimes against minors
The Vatican told English and Welsh bishops that it was in the process of altering the Code of Canon Law. Read more
Louisiana legislature recognizes anniversary of Roe v. Wade as ‘Day of Tears’
The Louisiana state legislature last week passed a resolution recognizing Jan. 22, 2022, the 49th anniversary of legalized abortion throughout... Read more
Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem says violence requires ‘an urgent intervention’
“It is our duty not to ignore injustice nor any aggression against human dignity regardless of who is committing them.” Read more
N.D. governor vetoes parts of pro-life funding bill
North Dakota’s governor last week partially vetoed a bill penalizing state universities for conducting business with abortion providers. Read more
Revered icon of Our Lady unscathed after Belarus church fire
The icon of Our Lady of Budslau has been venerated for centuries in a village north of the capital, Minsk. Read more
Blessing same-sex couples a diabolical and sacrilegious act, priest affirms
Fr. Hugo Valdemar, canon penitentiary of the Archdiocese of Mexico, said that the blessing that priests and pastoral workers gave... Read more
Mobile clinic to offer ultrasounds outside Utah Planned Parenthood
The group Pro-Life Utah will park a mobile ultrasound clinic outside one of the largest abortion clinics in the state,... Read more
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Biden will not address Notre Dame commencement, was invited by the university
President Joe Biden will not be delivering the commencement address at the University of Notre Dame this year - although... Read more
Calif. bill targets university healthcare links to Catholic hospitals, demands further moral compromise
A bill threatens to ban University of California health systems from partnering with institutions that follow Catholic ethics, prompting concern... Read more
Biden administration reconsiders abortion pill regulations
Pro-abortion groups last week praised the Biden administration for reconsidering federal safety regulations of the abortion pill regimen. Read more
