Archive for January 25, 2022
German Catholic bishops welcome initiative seeking change in Church teaching on sexuality
The campaign criticized what it said were ‘defamatory and outdated’ expressions of Catholic doctrine. Read more
NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
Bishop-elect Joseph A. Espaillat launched a podcast series called “Sainthood in the City” in 2021. Read more
Cardinal Nichols: Traditional rite confirmations no longer permitted
The Latin Mass Society urged the cardinal to reconsider his stance. Read more
Pope Francis honors newly beatified El Salvador martyrs for their ‘heroic example’
Father Cosme Spessotto, Father Rutilio Grande, and two lay companions were declared blessed. Read more
Munich abuse report: Cardinal Wetter apologizes for mishandling case
Cardinal Friedrich Wetter was archbishop of Munich and Freising from 1982 to 2007. Read more
Vatican finance trial: Prosecutors again charge Cardinal Becciu with subornation of perjury
Cardinal Becciu is also charged with embezzlement and abuse of office. He has vigorously denied all the charges. Read more
Pope Francis: ‘The Lord wants us to trust one another’
The pope was preaching at the end of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity. Read more
Catholic adoption agency in Michigan wins settlement allowing it to operate in accord with the faith
A Catholic adoption agency in Michigan reached a settlement with the state on Tuesday which will allow the agency to... Read more
Funeral Mass homily: Catholic intellectual Alice von Hildebrand 'defended all that is worth defending'
In his homily at Alice von Hildebrand's funeral Mass, Father Gerald E. Murray reflects on her "truly amazing life" in... Read more
Study will investigate impact, evolving role of maternity homes in US
An upcoming study will consider the impact and evolving role of maternity homes in the United States, in the hope... Read more
Lawmakers: FDA should regulate prenatal tests in wake of bombshell report
Over 90 members of Congress are requesting that the Food and Drug Administration oversee non-invasive prenatal testing after a bombshell... Read more
Fresno parish church vandalized
St. Alphonsus parish in Fresno was broken into overnight earlier this month. Both the tabernacle and a Marian shrine were... Read more
State drops charges against Father James Jackson, but he's still being prosecuted. Here's why:
In an expected procedural move, Rhode Island has dropped its child porn charges against Father James Jackson. Read more
Spanish PM meets with head of country's bishops' conference
Spanish prime minister Pedro Sánchez visited the president of the Spanish Bishops’ Conference, Cardinal Juan José Omella, on Monday to... Read more
