Archive for May 17, 2022
US Catholic bishops call for ‘honest dialogue’ on ‘persistent evil of racism’ after mass shootings
The USCCB said it would continue to “advocate for an end to violence, and for the respect and dignity of... Read more
Cardinal Martini was a ‘prophet,’ says Vatican cardinal
Cardinal Czerny said that Martini, who died in 2012, ‘anticipated paths that finally involve the universal Church.’ Read more
Senior German priest leaves Catholic Church
Andreas Sturm, a former vicar general, will now be a member of Germany’s Old Catholic community. Read more
Exorcists feel isolated — but this course aims to change that
‘There is much greater knowledge that the exorcist must have a team,’ said course organizer Father Luis Ramirez. Read more
NJ bishops express 'outrage' over plan to mandate insurance coverage for abortion
New Jersey’s Catholic bishops on Thursday expressed their disappointment with a proposal by Governor Phil Murphy to expand abortion access... Read more
Philly archbishop condemns 'mortal sin of racism' after Buffalo shooting
Archbishop Nelson Perez of Philadelphia said on Tuesday that the recent mass shooting in Buffalo, New York is a reminder... Read more
Cardinal Zen may be in Hong Kong court next week
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun is scheduled to appear in court May 24, according to a report by the British daily... Read more
Spanish Jerusalem Bible changes 'fishers of men' to 'fishers of persons'
The Desclée de Brouwer publishing house, which publishes the Jerusalem Bible, changed the word "man" (“hombre”) to "person" (“persona”) in... Read more
In Michigan, 'rogue decision' blocks longtime state abortion law
Michigan’s longstanding law against abortion cannot be enforced if the U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, a Michigan judge... Read more
