Archive for January 18, 2022
Ahead of trial, Finnish MP facing jail after tweeting Bible verse says case a test of religious freedom
The criminal trial begins on Jan. 24. Read more
Vatican asks bishops to invite local Protestant and Orthodox leaders to participate in synodal path
The letter was sent by Cardinal Kurt Koch and Cardinal Mario Grech. Read more
Pope Francis sends aid to migrants at Belarus border and victims of typhoon in Philippines
Super Typhoon Rai has affected more than 7 million people. Read more
Cardinal Parolin and Archbishop Peña Parra test positive for COVID-19
Parolin has ‘very mild’ symptoms, while Peña Parra is asymptomatic. Read more
Pope Francis to confer new lay ministries for first time in St. Peter’s Basilica
The candidates come from three continents. Read more
Pope Francis’ friend Rabbi Skorka helps Polish Catholics mark Day of Judaism
The Day of Judaism was established by the Polish bishops in 1997. Read more
Judge dismisses ex-seminarian’s lawsuit against Pontifical North American College seminary
A New York judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by a former seminarian against the Pontifical North American College major... Read more
'Devastated' Traditional Latin Mass devotees petition Arlington bishop to ease restrictions
Bishop Michael Burbidge of Arlington has prohibited baptisms and weddings in the Extraordinary Form, citing Pope Francis' new directive curbing... Read more
‘We offered them a safe space’: Texas priest details parish's role helping synagogue hostage families
A Catholic parish in Colleyville, Texas, sprang into action to help the terrified families whose loved ones were taken hostage... Read more
