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NY auxiliary appointed by Pope Francis will be one of world’s youngest bishops
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 25, 2022 / 05:49 am Pope Francis on Tuesday appointed two new auxiliaries for the Archdiocese of New York, one of whom will be one of the world’s youngest bishops. The Vatican announced on Jan. 25 that Father Joseph A. Espaillat and Father John S. Bonnici …
Catholic bishops of Ukraine and Poland say Russia tensions pose ‘great danger’
by CNA Staff Kyiv, Ukraine, Jan 24, 2022 / 06:05 am Catholic bishops in Ukraine and Poland said on Monday that rising tensions with Russia pose “a great danger” to the whole of Europe. In a joint message on Jan. 24, Church leaders appealed to governments to “refrain from hostilities” in Ukraine, …
NYC pro-abortion activists curse at churchgoers, beam ‘God loves abortion’ onto St. Patrick’s Cathedral
by Joe Bukuras New York City, N.Y., Jan 24, 2022 / 16:15 pm Barricades and a line of police protected pro-life attendees entering and exiting the Archdiocese of New York’s Prayer Vigil for Life at St. Patrick’s Cathedral Saturday night, as members of the activist group New York City for …
‘Every person matters,’ Father Mike Schmitz tells pro-life marchers
by Shannon Mullen Washington D.C., Jan 21, 2022 / 14:24 pm The popular podcaster and YouTube star Father Mike Schmitz came well-prepared for his speech at the March for Life rally Friday. “The first speech I ever gave in my entire life was in eighth grade. We got a chance …
Cardinal Gregory criticizes activist group’s ‘antics’ at basilica on eve of March for Life
by Joe Bukuras Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 21, 2022 / 10:20 am Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, responded strongly Friday to an activist group’s projection of pro-choice messages on the facade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Thursday night, the eve of the annual …
Joe Donnelly confirmed as US ambassador to the Holy See
by CNA Staff Washington D.C., Jan 20, 2022 / 17:18 pm In a voice vote on Thursday the U.S. Senate confirmed Joe Donnelly as ambassador to the Holy See. The former senator for Indiana was nominated for the post by president Joe Biden in October 2021. The Jan. 20 vote …
Activist group projects pro-choice messages on Washington basilica on eve of March for Life
by Joe Bukuras, Shannon Mullen Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Jan 20, 2022 / 23:16 pm Pro-life Catholic leaders reacted with shock and disgust at an activist group’s projection of pro-choice messages on the fascade of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception Thursday night in Washington, D.C., on the …
Catholic health care system removes race as factor in eligibility for COVID-19 treatments
by Kate Olivera Denver Newsroom, Jan 19, 2022 / 14:17 pm A Catholic health care system in Wisconsin is no longer including race as a factor in determining a patient’s eligibility for COVID-19 treatments. SSM Health and its affiliates use a risk scoring calculator to determine a patient’s eligibility for …
Pro-life group criticizes Macron’s call to add abortion to rights charter
by Courtney Mares Rome Newsroom, Jan 20, 2022 / 07:05 am A pro-life group in France has denounced President Emmanuel Macron’s call to add abortion to the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. “Advocating for the inclusion of a ‘right to abortion’ in the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European …
It’s official: St. Irenaeus to be declared a Doctor of the Church
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Jan 20, 2022 / 12:00 pm St. Irenaeus of Lyon is one step closer to being the first martyr to be declared a Doctor of the Church. Pope Francis met with the head of the Vatican Congregation for the Causes of Saints on Thursday to discuss the …
