Articles by Daniel Payne
‘This is the beginning’: Florida university system adopts Classic Learning Test
Sep 18, 2023 / 15:30 pmThe State University System of Florida announced earlier this month that it will accept the Classic Learning Test (CLT) as a path to admission.
Wisconsin Planned Parenthood resumes abortions after ruling against 1840s abortion statute
Sep 15, 2023 / 17:40 pmPlanned Parenthood said it made the decision to restore abortion services after “consultation with attorneys, physicians, partners, and other stakeholders.”
Pope Francis, former President Clinton to have ‘special conversation’ at foundation meeting
Sep 14, 2023 / 09:56 amThe Clinton Global Initiative 2023 meeting will open Sept. 18 with “a special conversation” between Clinton and the pope via a remote link.
Pope Francis appoints Father Spadaro to culture and education post
Sep 14, 2023 / 09:36 amFather Antonio Spadaro, known popularly as “the pope’s mouthpiece,” announced Thursday that he was leaving the Jesuit-run La Civiltà.
Vatican allows a peek at historic palazzo in heart of Rome
Sep 14, 2023 / 05:30 amThe palace was originally home to Cardinal Raffaele Riario, known for having invited Michaelangelo to Rome after being impressed by his artistic abilities.
Ukrainian Archeparchy of Philadelphia to cover up Nazi SS monument in Catholic cemetery
Sep 13, 2023 / 13:41 pmThe monument was meant to honor the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS, which was made up of ethnic Ukrainians during the Nazi occupation.
USAID announces ‘religious engagement policy’ aimed at partnering with faith groups
Sep 13, 2023 / 10:45 amThe agency said the policy underscored “the important role of religious communities and faith-based organizations [FBOs] as strategic development partners.”
New pro-life group prepares to administer Kansas’ $2 million abortion-alternative program
Sep 12, 2023 / 11:15 amThe program is “a social service with a material component” that helps pregnant women and mothers access food, diapers, counseling, and other resources.
Floods in Libya reportedly kill up to 10,000; pope ‘deeply saddened,’ offers prayers
Sep 12, 2023 / 09:35 amThe pope “sends the assurance of his prayers for the souls of the deceased and all who mourn,” said a telegram signed by the Vatican Secretary of State.
Pope Francis urges faithful to ‘be close to the people of Morocco’ in wake of earthquake
Sep 11, 2023 / 12:10 pmThe country was hit by a 6.8-magnitude quake overnight on Friday, with the death toll rapidly climbing to upward of 2,500 fatalities.
Vatican investigating Swiss bishops’ handling of sex abuse cases
Sep 11, 2023 / 10:00 amThe primary purpose of the investigation is “the accusations of covering up cases of abuse,” the Swiss Bishops’ Conference announced.
Graduate school hopes new education program will help with ‘renewal’ of Catholic schooling
Sep 10, 2023 / 07:00 amThe Augustine Institute in Denver will launch its new master’s degree in Catholic education in October to help renew Catholic schools.
Major earthquake in Morocco kills more than 1,000
Sep 9, 2023 / 08:02 amPope Francis offered the country his “prayerful communion in the face of this natural disaster.”
‘Miracle’ at Catholic school leads cancer survivor to launch pediatric charity foundation
Sep 9, 2023 / 05:00 amBryce Newman’s story of healing and serving others is a testament to the power of prayer and God’s love.
Republicans attempting to move away from ‘pro-life’ terminology: ‘Need to be specific’
Sep 8, 2023 / 12:45 pmIn a recent closed-door session, Senate Republicans discussed polling numbers showing voters “reacting differently” to terms like “pro-life” and “pro-choice.”
U.S. bishops call for opening of corridor to allow aid to Armenian Christians
Sep 8, 2023 / 11:10 amThe USCCB said in a press release Thursday that recent reports have indicated a “devastating impact” of the blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh.
Two Catholic universities among the worst for free speech in America, watchdog says
Sep 8, 2023 / 10:00 amThe Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression listed both Georgetown University and Fordham University near the bottom.
UK home secretary tells police that ‘silent prayer’ is not a crime
Sep 8, 2023 / 09:40 amHome Secretary Suella Braverman’s comments follow several arrests of pro-life activists for praying outside of abortion clinics.
Cardinal Cupich: ‘Nothing to be feared’ from ‘ancient reality’ of synod
Sep 7, 2023 / 10:30 am“History has shown that the use of fear tactics by those who resist any kind of renewal that involves change is not new,” the cardinal said.
Catholic bishops take issue with Biden administration’s proposed LGBT discrimination rules
Sep 6, 2023 / 12:25 pmThe bishops warned that within the operation of Catholic charities, an HHS rule would “create conflicts between the [rule’s] requirements and Catholic teaching.”