Archive for September 2, 2021
Catholic priest in Cameroon freed after three days in captivity
Msgr. Julius Agbortoko Abbor was released without payment of a ransom. Read more
Pope Francis: Foundation helping mothers and children is ‘a sign of hope’
The Arché Foundation is opening a new house in Rome. Read more
Divided Supreme Court rejects challenge of Texas pro-life law
A divided Supreme Court late Wednesday evening declined a petition to block Texas’ ‘heartbeat’ law, allowing the law to stand... Read more
Traditionis custodes: Traditional Catholic institutes appeal to French bishops for ‘mediator’
The institutes’ superiors appealed for “a human, personal dialogue.” Read more
Biden promises 'whole-of-government' effort to maintain abortion in Texas
President Joe Biden on Thursday announced a “whole-of-government” response to “ensure” abortion access in Texas, after the state’s pro-life law... Read more
In speech on North Korea, Cardinal Parolin calls for cooperation and friendship
He highlighted St. John XXIII as a model for today’s Vatican diplomacy. Read more
Msgr. Guido Marini sees God’s providence in his ‘new call’ as bishop
He said his time as head of papal liturgies was ‘very grace-filled.’ Read more
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Springfield, Illinois bishop won't deny Mass to mask-less Catholics
The bishop of Springfield in Illinois is requesting that parishioners wear masks to Mass in compliance with a recent state... Read more
‘We'll get through it’: New Orleans pastor looks to rebuild after Ida
A New Orleans pastor whose parish school was severely damaged in Hurricane Ida is bracing himself for a “big expense,”... Read more
Theodore McCarrick's court hearing is today: What to expect
Disgraced former cardinal Theodore McCarrick is expected to appear in a Massachusetts court on Friday morning for his arraignment. Read more
Bishop urges Queenslanders to oppose euthanasia, assisted suicide bill
Catholics in Australia’s Queensland state are being urged to sign a petition asking the parliament not to pass a bill... Read more
Psaki rebukes EWTN reporter who asked why Catholic Biden opposes Texas abortion law
President Joe Biden, the second Catholic president in U.S. history, believes that abortion is a “woman’s right,” White House Press... Read more
Traditional Latin Masses to end in some Houston parishes but continue in others, Cardinal DiNardo says
Several parishes may continue to celebrate Traditional Latin Masses in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, but several others must cease, Cardinal... Read more
Lawsuits bring additional sexual battery allegations against Theodore McCarrick
Theodore McCarrick, a disgraced former cardinal, is facing criminal charges of sexual abuse of a minor, with his first court... Read more
