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Pope Francis: ‘I ask you – stop this massacre’
March 13, 2022
Pope Francis has called for an end to the “harrowing war” in Ukraine, condemning in particular the “barbarism” of Russia’s reported attacks last week on civilians— including pregnant women and children— in the eastern city of Mariupol. “With an aching heart I add my voice to that of the common people, who implore the end
Dobbs v. Jackson: What did Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Barrett say?
December 02, 2021
As the wait begins for a decision in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization abortion case, close attention will be paid to the comments and questions of three conservative justices on the U.S. Supreme Court that some observers view as possible swing votes: Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr., and Associate Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy
British doctors say they will not participate in assisted suicide if it becomes legal
October 22, 2021
London, England, Oct 21, 2021 / 17:00 pm A group of some 1,700 doctors say they will not participate in assisted suicide, amid a push by some lawmakers to legalize the practice in England and Wales.  In a letter this week to the UK Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Sajid Javid, the doctors write:
Judge temporarily blocks New York vaccine mandate, lacking religious exemption, for medical workers
September 15, 2021
Syracuse, N.Y., Sep 14, 2021 / 19:00 pm A federal court on Tuesday granted a temporary restraining order against a New York state COVID-19 vaccine mandate, which disallowed religious exemptions, after a group of anonymous medical professionals filed suit against the governor and her administration.  Then-governor Andrew Cuomo announced a COVID-19 vaccine mandate for all
Justice Department pledges to ‘protect’ women seeking abortions in Texas after pro-life law takes effect
September 08, 2021
Denver Newsroom, Sep 7, 2021 / 14:30 pm Attorney General Merrick Garland on Monday vowed to “protect” women seeking abortions in Texas, days after a new state law went into effect aiming to prohibit most abortions after six weeks.  While the Justice Department “urgently explores all options to challenge” Texas’ new law and “protect the
Former Albany bishop will be investigated under ‘Vos estis’ norms
March 25, 2021
The diocese of Albany confirmed to CNA on Wednesday that Hubbard will be investigated according to Vos estis lux mundi, the procedure for investigating abuse accusations against bishops that Pope Francis promulgated in May 2019.
Texas Catholics press through winter storm to help neighbors
February 18, 2021
Unseasonably cold temperatures in most of Texas— including record lows in cities like San Antonio and Corpus Christi— along with snow and ice have this week crippled much of the state and have caused widespread water problems and power outages.
Father George Rutler accused of sexual assault, denies allegation
December 01, 2020
Father George Rutler, pastor of the Church of St. Michael in Manhattan, on Nov. 20 voluntarily stepped aside from his pastoral duties, while prosecutors are investigating the allegations, the Archdiocese of New York told CNA.
Catholic couple donates hundreds of Thanksgiving turkeys in Brooklyn, Queens
November 24, 2020
This year they’ve already distributed nearly 1,600 turkeys and 1,200 produce boxes to families in need.
Virtual photo exhibit seeks to tell diverse Catholics’ stories
November 19, 2020
Open Wide Our Hearts was developed by Peter Weiss for the Diocese of Green Bay, WI.
‘He lived the Beatitudes’: Mass of Thanksgiving for Blessed Michael McGivney
November 02, 2020
At the Nov. 1 Mass of Thanksgiving for newly beatified Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore said McGivney provides a model for both priests and laypeople of how to “live the Beatitudes.” “Anyone aspiring to holiness will exhibit those luminous qualities that Jesus perfectly exemplified…having lived the
Our Lady of Sorrows painting recovered from burned California mission church
October 16, 2020
A historic painting of Our Lady of Sorrows survived a devastating fire this summer at a California mission church
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