Articles by Daniel Payne
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law mandating Ten Commandments in school classrooms
Nov 13, 2024 / 13:35 pmA coalition of state residents had sued the Louisiana government earlier this year to block the state rule, arguing the displays would run afoul of the First Amendment.
Report: Hundreds of Canadian euthanasia violations not reported to police
Nov 12, 2024 / 15:30 pmAlexander Raikin wrote that since 2018 “euthanasia regulators” in Ontario have identified over 400 “issues with compliance” with the country’s MAID law.
Diocese of Oakland says it will pay up to $200 million for hundreds of abuse claims
Nov 11, 2024 / 14:35 pmSome advocates criticized the proposal. Dan McNevin, a volunteer with the Survivors Network of those Abused by Priests, said it was “pretty pathetic.”
Archdiocese of New Orleans will release personnel files of clergy accused of sex abuse
Nov 8, 2024 / 13:25 pmOn Thursday the archdiocese said in an announcement that it had agreed to “nonmonetary plan provisions to be included in the bankruptcy plan.”
Bishops urge ‘charity, respect, and civility’ after historic 2024 election
Nov 6, 2024 / 15:15 pmIn a statement posted to the USCCB’s website, conference president Archbishop Timothy Broglio congratulated Trump on his victory.
Donald Trump wins reelection, vowing ‘strong, safe, and prosperous America’
Nov 6, 2024 / 05:45 amTrump secured a wide electoral and popular vote victory over Harris, with multiple news networks calling the race for the Republican president-elect.
‘Profoundly relieved’: Major abortion amendment in Florida fails to pass
Nov 5, 2024 / 20:50 pmThe failure of Amendment 4 offers a sharp rebuke to the pro-abortion lobby, which poured more than $100 million into Florida.
Can Catholics donate their organs? Here’s what the Church says
Nov 5, 2024 / 08:00 amThe Catholic Church states that organ donation is an acceptable and even morally laudable practice, but it must always be in line with Catholic moral teaching.
In Louisville, Catholic high schoolers help bury the indigent dead
Nov 4, 2024 / 10:05 amCatholic Charities of Louisville says its burial program provides services “for individuals in our community who do not have resources or family to provide them.”
PHOTOS: Historic Catholic parish in Indiana receives $650,000 to repair century-old church
Nov 2, 2024 / 06:00 amSt. Stanislaus Kostka Parish recently received two grants amid a $3 million fundraising effort to address significant construction needs.
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Wisconsin archbishop urges change to visa rule that could force foreign priests to leave U.S.
Nov 1, 2024 / 18:15 pmThe Archdiocese of Milwaukee alone hosts two dozen immigrant priests, and Catholics in Wisconsin are at risk of losing their services if the rule stays in place.
Massachusetts bishop: Priest placed on leave admitted to ‘serious sexual misconduct’
Nov 1, 2024 / 17:55 pmStudents at St. Michael’s School in Fall River, Massachusetts, had organized a protest for Friday over Father Jay Mello’s removal months ago as pastor.
Here’s how Catholics can get 8 plenary indulgences during the first week of November
Nov 1, 2024 / 17:35 pmFor centuries, the Catholic Church widely observed All Saints’ Day (Nov. 1) as an octave, extending the holy celebration to eight days.
Texas bishop: ‘No reason’ for Catholics to attend SSPX Mass if they can go elsewhere
Nov 1, 2024 / 16:35 pmFort Worth Bishop Michael Olson this week stated that Catholics have “no need” to attend Mass or receive sacraments from priests associated with SSPX.
Quebec to now allow assisted suicide for individuals incapable of giving consent
Nov 1, 2024 / 15:25 pm“Advance requests” for medical aid in dying may be made by individuals who have been diagnosed with illnesses such as Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
Texas nuns dismissed from religious life after lengthy feud with bishop, Vatican
Oct 29, 2024 / 14:05 pmThe dismissal caps a bitter and divisive feud between the Carmelite nuns and Church authorities ranging from Fort Worth Bishop Michael Olson to the Vatican itself.
Cardinal Renato Martino, longtime Vatican diplomat, dies at 91
Oct 28, 2024 / 16:45 pmCardinal Renato Raffaele Martino, who served for 16 years as the top Vatican diplomat to the United Nations, has died.
Vatican: Swiss bishops mishandled sex abuse claims, but no cover-up found
Oct 25, 2024 / 13:50 pmIn September of last year the Swiss Bishops’ Conference revealed an ongoing Vatican-ordered investigation into the reported mishandling of sex abuse allegations.
Pro-life laws aren’t driving surge in infant deaths, OB-GYN expert says
Oct 25, 2024 / 09:15 amSeveral studies published since Roe was repealed in June 2022 claim to have found a link between restrictive abortion policies and higher infant death rates.
Federal, state police investigate arson at historic Massachusetts Catholic church
Oct 24, 2024 / 14:00 pmThe fire chief said it appeared the church “is going to be out of service for a while,” in part because it “sustained a lot of smoke damage.”