Articles by Daniel Payne
‘Love of neighbor at a global scale’: Dioceses launch faith-driven environmental programs
May 6, 2024 / 07:00 amAs part of the Pope Francis-led effort to make ecological care a priority for the global Church, dioceses across the U.S. are setting ambitious goals.
Chicago priest blesses same-sex ‘spouses,’ says Fiducia Supplicans allows it
May 3, 2024 / 13:00 pmFather Joseph Williams, the pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish near downtown Chicago, is seen in an April 22 video shared on Instagram giving the blessing.
Supreme Court turns down porn group’s plea to block Texas age-verification law
May 1, 2024 / 11:30 amThe court denied a request from the Free Speech Coalition, which includes a porn trade association and several pornography creators, to issue a stay on the law.
Pennsylvania priest spent $41K in parish funds on cellphone games, police say
Apr 29, 2024 / 12:40 pmAccording to the parish records, nearly 2,200 transactions were related to a category of spending identified as “gaming.”
Archbishop: Minister to trans-identified people while stressing ‘goodness of human creation’
Apr 29, 2024 / 07:00 amArchbishop Christopher Coyne of Hartford urged Catholics to minister to transgender-identifying individuals while affirming “the goodness of human creation.”
Florida priest continued in active ministry for three years after sex abuse lawsuit filed
Apr 27, 2024 / 19:18 pmFather Leo Riley, 68, continued to serve as a priest for years after a 2020 sexual abuse lawsuit was filed against him and the Diocese of Venice, Florida.
Louisiana police obtain new search warrant in New Orleans Archdiocese abuse investigation
Apr 25, 2024 / 11:30 amA police spokesman confirmed that they obtained the warrant as part of the investigation into “numerous complaints of child sexual abuse” against the archdiocese.
Oklahoma attorney general asks Supreme Court to halt execution of condemned convict
Apr 24, 2024 / 15:15 pmSince Richard Glossip’s initial conviction, two independent investigations have uncovered serious problems with his trial.
End-of-life resources help Catholics ‘finish life faithfully’
Apr 24, 2024 / 14:15 pmAging with Dignity announced this month the release of “Finishing Life Faithfully,” a booklet that “makes complex end-of-life decisions easier.”
Catholic Charities in Ohio found partially negligent in 5-year-old’s 2017 death
Apr 24, 2024 / 13:35 pmA jury in Cuyahoga County ruled in the wrongful-death suit that the Catholic charity group was 8% responsible for Jordan Rodriguez’s 2017 death.
‘An unprecedented opportunity’: Augustine Institute announces move to St. Louis
Apr 23, 2024 / 13:30 pmThe organization announced on Tuesday that it had purchased the former Boeing Leadership Center in Florissant, Missouri, just outside of downtown St. Louis.
Historic New York church with link to John Paul II struggles to stay open
Apr 21, 2024 / 06:00 amSupporters of St. Casimir in the Buffalo Diocese are launching efforts to preserve the historic church and its worship community.
Michigan bishop apologizes for calling President Biden ‘stupid’
Apr 19, 2024 / 18:20 pmBishop Robert Gruss of Saginaw, Michigan, issued an apology on Friday for having referred to President Joe Biden as “stupid” during a talk earlier in the month.
U.S. bishops on new federal rule: Employers should not be forced to facilitate abortions
Apr 19, 2024 / 16:30 pmThe EEOC issued a change to regulations regarding pregnant workers’ fairness, one that mandates employers make accommodations for workers to obtain abortions.
FBI investigating threats against ‘multiple faith communities’ in Pennsylvania
Apr 19, 2024 / 12:30 pmAn FBI spokesman told CNA on Thursday that it “is aware of a number of threats made against multiple faith communities, houses of worship, and schools.”
Michigan priest resigns amid dispute over school appearance by ‘openly gay’ author
Apr 18, 2024 / 12:45 pmThe Sagninaw priest has been at the center of controversy since last month after area author Dominic Thrasher made an appearance at the parish’s school.
Episcopal bishops oppose Catholic music group’s use of New York seminary
Apr 17, 2024 / 13:30 pmIn a letter, the Episcopal bishops said they were “concerned by the lack of full acceptance of the LGBTQ stance” of the founders of the School of Sacred Music.
New York prosecutor, Brooklyn Diocese reach agreement over sex abuse mishandling
Apr 17, 2024 / 12:45 pmNew York Attorney General Letitia James announced that the Diocese of Brooklyn has agreed to “significant action” to address shortcomings in handling abuse complaints.
Baltimore Archdiocese announces major restructuring that will merge dozens of parishes
Apr 15, 2024 / 14:00 pmThe plan, detailed on the archdiocese’s website, would reduce the total number of “worship sites” in the city from 59 to 26.
Knights of Columbus pledge $100,000 for families of Baltimore bridge collapse victims
Apr 15, 2024 / 12:30 pmSupreme Knight Patrick Kelly noted in the announcement that Blessed Michael McGivney created the organization in 1882 “to support widows and orphans.”