Articles by Daniel Payne
In unique governors’ debate, DeSantis and Newsom bicker, trade criticism
Dec 1, 2023 / 11:10 amThe event, billed as “The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,” was broadcast on Fox News and moderated by network host Sean Hannity.
Activist group pushes to enshrine abortion rights in Arkansas constitution
Nov 29, 2023 / 17:00 pmAn activist group in Arkansas this week announced an effort to pass a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion.
Vatican: Pope’s health ‘stable’; treatment continues as lung inflammation remains
Nov 29, 2023 / 15:58 pmThe Vatican on Wednesday said Pope Francis’ health was stable as the Holy Father continues to receive treatment for ongoing lung inflammation.
New Catholic PR agency looks to help Catholics become ‘strengthened in the faith’
Nov 29, 2023 / 09:00 amSophia Communications seeks to promote a variety of Catholic organizations and endeavors by “spreading the faith via the media.”
When an Oregon town told a church to limit its meals to the homeless the DOJ stepped in
Nov 28, 2023 / 15:55 pmSt. Timothy’s Episcopal Church in Brookings, Oregon, has for years regularly provided meals for homeless people in the area up to six days per week.
Vatican cancels Pope Francis’ trip to climate conference in Dubai, citing ongoing illness
Nov 28, 2023 / 14:53 pmThe Vatican indicated the Holy Father will still attempt to participate in the conference in some fashion.
Jewish, Muslim groups call for religious liberty protections in Catholic school lawsuit
Nov 27, 2023 / 16:15 pmThe suit is challenging a Michigan Supreme Court ruling that sexual orientation and gender identity are protected categories under a 1976 Michigan statute.
Connecticut archbishop calls for female deacons, moving Vatican out of Rome
Nov 22, 2023 / 12:58 pmIn an interview with a local news station, Bishop Christopher Coyne said he would tell the Holy Father: “Get [the Church] out of Italy. Get it out of Rome.”
Church Militant’s Michael Voris steps down after ‘morality clause’ violation
Nov 22, 2023 / 11:45 amIn a video posted to his Twitter page on Tuesday, Voris addressed the controversy, alluding to “some very, very ugly truths from my past…”
French bishop charged with attempted 2013 rape of adult man
Nov 21, 2023 / 12:26 pmPope Francis has appointed an apostolic administrator of the La Rochelle and Saintes Diocese, while Bishop Georges Colomb will retain the title of bishop.
Oklahoma sues Biden administration in dispute over abortion, federal family planning funds
Nov 21, 2023 / 11:04 amThe funding “has been terminated solely because Oklahoma will not commit to providing referrals for abortion,” the lawsuit claims.
Ohio priest sentenced to life in prison for sex trafficking
Nov 20, 2023 / 12:45 pmParish priest Michael Zacharias was convicted on five counts of sex trafficking by a federal jury in the Northern District of Ohio in May.
As home schooling soars in U.S., Catholic schools struggle to recover from pandemic
Nov 18, 2023 / 06:00 amAccording to the latest data, more children are being home-schooled in the U.S. than attend Catholic schools.
Annual collection for retired religious to fill a dire need
Nov 17, 2023 / 16:50 pmOnly 6% of religious communities have the funds to care for their elderly, said John Knutsen, the director of the U.S. bishops’ National Religious Retirement Office.
‘Anti-Christian hate crimes’ in Europe up 44% in past year, watchdog group says
Nov 17, 2023 / 13:28 pmThe spike in anti-Christian incidents is “connected to a rise in extremist motivation and a higher acceptance of the targeting of churches,” OIDAC Europe says.
Oklahoma Supreme Court says superintendent can’t intervene in Catholic charter school suit
Nov 16, 2023 / 15:15 pmState Attorney General Gentner Drummond filed a lawsuit last month against the Oklahoma Statewide Virtual Charter School Board.
Catholic Relief Services calls for ‘immediate cessation of violence’ in Gaza to allow aid
Nov 16, 2023 / 13:53 pmCRS is supporting four churches in Gaza where “they are running out of food, running out of water, and are ... under constant bombardment.”
‘Do the right thing’: Senators demand secretary of defense rescind abortion travel policy
Nov 15, 2023 / 13:45 pmSecretary of Defense Lloyd Austin last year directed his department to establish allowances for service members to access abortion.
Catholic Relief Services warns of disease, ‘long-term’ hunger amid devastating Ghana flood
Nov 15, 2023 / 12:00 pmA CRS representative in Ghana said 200,000 hectares remain covered by water in the southeastern part of the country, impacting the livelihood of thousands.
Human Life International says pro-life training has reached 10,000 African seminarians
Nov 14, 2023 / 16:10 pmThe U.S.-based pro-life Catholic group says it has trained thousands of African seminarians in its anti-abortion programs over the last few decades.