Archive for April 29, 2022

Bishop Joseph Bonnemain of Chur, Switzerland.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Catholic priests criticize new code of conduct in Swiss diocese as ‘attempt to implant LGBT ideology’

Chur Bishop Joseph Bonnemain said the code would be ‘binding for all leaders and employees.’ Read more

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By CNA Staff

European court sides with Pakistani Christian convert

The court said the asylum applicant’s explusion to Pakistan would violate his human rights. Read more

Pope Francis meets participants in the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences’ plenary meeting at the Vatican, April 29, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By CNA Staff

Pope Francis: All countries should promote family-friendly policies

The pope was addressing members of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences. Read more

Pope Francis meets members of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors at the Vatican, April 29, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Pope Francis asks for annual report on Church’s efforts to prevent abuse

The pontiff was addressing the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors. Read more

Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors president Cardinal Seán O’Malley, left, attends a press conference near the Vatican, April 29, 2022.?w=200&h=150

By Courtney Mares

Cardinal O’Malley defends the independence of the Vatican’s safeguarding commission

The Boston archbishop said that Pope Francis ‘has assured us that … the commission will be independent.’ Read more

Julie Slama, 25, who became the youngest female Nebraska senator ever three years ago, is a champion for life and a Catholic convert.?w=200&h=150

By Kelsey Wicks

There is hope: Meet the young Catholic lawmaker who went viral as a champion for life 

Julie Slama, 25, who became the youngest female Nebraska senator ever three years ago, is a champion for life and... Read more

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By David Ramos

Mexico's bishops decry prevailing violence, impunity in the country

The Mexican Bishops’ Conference expressed its concern Thursday over the ever-present threats to the lives of women and the weakest... Read more

Bishop Michael Pfeifer, who was Bishop of San Angelo from 1985 to 2013.?w=200&h=150

By Katie Yoder

Bishop Pfeifer: Catholic bishops must hold Biden accountable for 'pro-abortion extremism'

An emeritus Texas bishop has called on his fellow bishops to take action after President Biden’s proposed 2023 budget removed... Read more

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By Kevin J. Jones

After religious controversy, Massachusetts school board okays Christian private school

A Massachusetts school committee has fulfilled its duty and approved the application of a private Christian school despite controversy when... Read more