Archive for September 27, 2021
Scottish Catholics urged to oppose assisted suicide legalization
Scotland’s Catholic bishops are urging opposition to a measure that would legalize assisted suicide, warning that the government ought to... Read more
US-born Lithuanian archbishop elected president of European bishops’ council
Archbishop Gintaras Grušas succeeds Cardinal Angelo Bagnasco. Read more
San Marino votes to legalize abortion
The referendum vote ended the microstate’s abortion ban. Read more
Swiss voters back same-sex marriage
Around 64% of voters approved the measure. Read more
World Youth Day 2021: Pope Francis asks young people to ‘testify joyfully that Christ is alive’
This year’s World Youth Day will be celebrated in local dioceses on Nov. 21. Read more
Philadelphia Catholic agency can once again help make foster care placements, after settlement with city
Catholic Social Services of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is once again helping make foster care placements, following a legal settlement... Read more
Pope Francis decries abortion and euthanasia as treating human life like ‘waste’
“Is it right to hire a hitman to solve a problem? That’s what abortion is,” the pope said. Read more
Cardinal Wilton Gregory takes possession of Immaculate Conception church in Rome
The cardinal said he was “particularly thankful” as the Immaculate Conception is Patroness of the United States. Read more
Pope Francis mourns Brazilian cardinal who died of COVID-19 complications
Cardinal José Freire Falcão died at the age of 95. Read more
English university accepts appointment of Catholic chaplain who tweeted about abortion
The University of Nottingham announced Saturday that it will recognize Fr. David Palmer as a chaplain, after having refused recognition... Read more
Video: Lava destroys church on La Palma in Canary Islands
Lava from the eruption of the Cumbre Vieja volcano on La Palma in the Canary Islands destroyed the church of... Read more
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Some stolen items from Denver parish church recovered
Several valuable items belonging to a Denver Catholic parish, including the tabernacle and vessels used for Mass, were recovered late... Read more
'Absurd' pro-abortion laws in California highlight need for parent-child communication, policy expert says
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a pair of bills Sept. 22 that relate to privacy surrounding abortion, and a policy... Read more
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Archdiocese of Toronto requires regular testing for unvaccinated clergy, employees
Clergy in the Archdiocese of Toronto who have not received a COVID-19 vaccination must show proof of a recent negative... Read more
World needs action to back COVID vaccines and health care access, Cardinal Parolin tells UN
The failure to provide health care access, testing, and vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic deserves global scrutiny, Cardinal Pietro Parolin... Read more
Church in Canada pledges funds for healing, reconciliation after residential schools
The Canadian bishops are aiming to raise $30 million (USD 23.8m) over the next five years to support the Indigenous... Read more
