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Gates Foundation plans $2.1b for contraceptives, 'gender equality'
Jul 3, 2021 / 17:01 pmThe Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation will begin a push for increased access to contraceptives over the next five years as part of their new $2.1 billion venture toward furthering “gender equality”.
Archbishop Aquila: Catholic Democrats should take responsibility, not weaponize the Eucharist
Jul 3, 2021 / 09:01 amArchbishop Samuel Aquila of Denver in his Friday column called out the 60 Catholic Democrats who penned a letter defending their pro abortion position to stop "weaponizing the Eucharist."
Several pro-life laws take effect in South Dakota
Jul 2, 2021 / 17:01 pmFive pro-life laws went into effect in South Dakota on Thursday.
Cardinal Dolan emphasizes shared goals in appearance with Mormon leader
Jul 2, 2021 / 16:19 pmAppearing alongside the Catholic Archbishop of New York, an elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints this week highlighted instances of cooperation between the LDS church and the Catholic Church in the United States.
Christians' situation in Egypt improves, though many still consider them 'second-class citizens'
Jul 2, 2021 / 14:01 pmWhile the situation of Christians has improved in Egypt under its current president, many continue to regard the minority as second-class citizens, a Coptic Catholic bishop has said.
‘Lourdes Nights’ to draw pilgrims to French shrine after pandemic closure
Jul 2, 2021 / 12:00 pmThe initiative will be held throughout July and August.
Lansing diocese deems credible abuse allegations against deceased Catholic Bishop of Fargo
Jul 2, 2021 / 08:10 amThe Diocese of Lansing released a statement this morning announcing that two allegations of sexual abuse levelled against the late Bishop James Sullivan (1929 – 2006) are deemed "credible."
Pope Francis: 2022 World Meeting of Families will include local gatherings
Jul 2, 2021 / 07:40 amThe pope said the meeting would be “a worldwide event that can involve all the families.”
All-Ireland Primate: Government revealed First Communion delay in ‘grossly disrespectful’ way
Jul 2, 2021 / 06:40 amArchbishop Eamon Martin said the government’s decision marked a “complete reversal.”
Safeguarding expert to lead Rome’s new anthropology institute
Jul 2, 2021 / 04:00 amFr. Hans Zollner S.J. will serve as director of the institute at the Pontifical Gregorian University.
Pope Francis: ‘There cannot and must not be any opposition between faith and science’
Jul 2, 2021 / 03:05 amThe pope was addressing an international meeting of scientists.
US Supreme Court rules against California's nonprofit donor disclosure rule
Jul 2, 2021 / 01:01 amThe US Supreme Court ruled Thursday that California violated the First Amendment by requiring charitable organizations operating in the state to disclose the names and addresses of their major donors.
Iowa attorney general releases report on clergy sex abuse
Jul 2, 2021 / 00:01 amThe Iowa Attorney General’s office has released a 30-page report on sexual abuse by members of the clergy, almost exactly two years after the bishops agreed to release their records regarding sex abuse in their dioceses.
Indigenous leader in Canada cautions against arsons at churches
Jul 1, 2021 / 19:01 pmA First Nations leader in Alberta released a video plea on Wednesday decrying recent “suspicious” fires at Catholic churches throughout Canada.
Brief argues Virginia court was right to uphold teacher's rights over pronoun policy
Jul 1, 2021 / 18:01 pmTanner Cross, a Virginia Elementary School teacher, filed a brief in the Virginia Supreme Court on Wednesday in response to an appeal by his school district against a court order reinstating him to his teaching position.
Vatican cardinal urges unity with universal Church on Germany visit
Jul 1, 2021 / 16:00 pmCardinal Parolin was marking the 100th anniversary of diplomatic relations between Germany and the Vatican.
Venerable Augustus Tolton a model of handling racial injustice, Philly archbishop says
Jul 1, 2021 / 15:01 pmVenerable Augustus Tolton, the first widely recognized African-American priest, is a model for how to overcome racism and persecution, the Archbishop of Philadelphia said last week.
Pro-lifers oppose amendment seeking to introduce abortion up to birth in England and Wales
Jul 1, 2021 / 12:00 pmIf passed, the amendment would mark “the single biggest change to abortion legislation since 1967.”
Polish Catholic archbishop sanctioned by Vatican defends election as mayor
Jul 1, 2021 / 05:05 amArchbishop Sławoj Leszek Głódź insisted his new role did not conflict with canon law.
U.S. Olympian takes her Catholic faith to Tokyo games
Jul 1, 2021 / 03:00 amU.S. Olympic gymnast Grace McCallum is bringing both her skills and her Catholic faith to the Tokyo games in July.