Archive for January 11, 2022
Synod snafu: The USCCB tweet Catholic Twitter can't stop talking about
No one ever said gathering constructive input from the world's 1 billion Catholics was going to be easy. But a... Read more
Italian bishop forbids unvaccinated priests from distributing Communion
The new diocesan restrictions come as the Italian government has banned unvaccinated citizens from entering restaurants, public transportation, gyms, theaters,... Read more
Pope Francis sends condolences for death of European Parliament president
Sassoli’s funeral will be held in the Basilica of St. Mary of the Angels and the Martyrs in Rome on... Read more
Outspoken Nigerian bishop says he is 'fine', amid reports he was called in for questioning by state police
Following Nigerian media reports over the weekend that a Catholic bishop had been summoned for questioning by a state security... Read more
Pope Francis commends university in Poland for six centuries of Catholic education
Pope Francis encouraged the students at the university to live out its motto: “Go and make disciples.” Read more
After pro-abortion rights essay draws ire, Jesuit high school retracts student magazine issue
Leadership at a Denver-area Catholic high school retracted an entire issue of a quarterly student magazine after a student’s “deeply... Read more
March for Life speakers include Father Mike Schmitz, actor Kirk Cameron
The March for Life Education and Defense Fund announced the speaker lineup for the upcoming 49th annual March for Life... Read more
Is the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith undergoing a general overhaul?
The exit of the No. 2 person at the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith should be framed in... Read more
Why did Pope Francis visit a record store in Rome?
A photo showing Pope Francis exiting a record store gained traction on social media Tuesday as people asked the question:... Read more
Priest denounces Spanish Caritas for Christological error
Father Antonio María Domenech Guillén, a priest of the Diocese of Cuenca, harshly criticized Spanish Caritas for writing “nonsense” about... Read more
Ballot initiative to enshrine abortion rights is 'sad' and 'harmful', Michigan bishops say
Abortion advocacy groups in Michigan have launched a ballot initiative to override a state abortion ban— which is currently unenforced—... Read more
Mother Angelica Museum receives Communion rail from her home parish
The original communion rail from Mother Angelica’s baptismal parish has been donated to the Mother Angelica Museum in Canton, Ohio. Read more
Rep. Chris Smith highlights bipartisan bill on National Human Trafficking Awareness Day
In recognition of National Human Trafficking Awareness Day on Jan. 11, U.S. Rep. Chris Smith of New Jersey is calling... Read more
