Question of Faith: In what cases can someone be denied communion?
I have heard it is possible for someone who wishes to receive communion at Mass to be denied. In what cases can someone be denied communion? Is this different from being “excommunicated”? When Catholics approach to receive communion, it is presumed that they are in a proper state to receive. …
Pope Francis pleads with Catholics not to gossip
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Sep 6, 2020 / 05:45 am MT (CNA).- Pope Francis implored Catholics Sunday not to gossip about one another’s faults, but instead to follow Jesus’ directive on fraternal correction in the Gospel of Matthew. “When we see a mistake, a defect, a slip of a …
His own father murdered, Catholic archbishop speaks against death penalty
CNA Staff, Sep 6, 2020 / 04:00 am MT (CNA).- In 1948, Fred Naumann was the assistant manager of a St. Louis liquor store. One night, a week before Christmas, Naumann told an employee to help unload a delivery truck. When the employee refused, Naumann fired him. They argued, and …
In New York, Catholic school teachers file labor complaint over COVID reopening plans
by Christine Rouselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 5, 2020 / 04:12 pm MT (CNA).- Teachers from schools in the Archdiocese of New York have filed a labor complaint, saying they were not properly involved in negotiations regarding reopening, and were not kept informed about procedures. The complaints were filed with …
New Hampshire sued over Catholic schools tuition policy
By Christine Rousselle Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Sep 4, 2020 / 08:40 am MT (CNA).- A New Hampshire family has filed suit against the state after a town tuition program refused to pay for their grandson’s Catholic school education. The suit claims that the terms of the program violate religious discrimination …
Pope Francis to sign a new encyclical on human fraternity on Oct. 3
by Courtney Mares Vatican City, Sep 5, 2020 / 05:20 am MT (CNA).- The Vatican announced Saturday that Pope Francis will sign the third encyclical of his pontificate in Assisi on Oct. 3. The encyclical is entitled Fratelli tutti, which means “All Brothers” in Italian, and will focus on the …
SF archbishop: City’s worship restrictions show ‘callous unconcern’ for spiritual needs
by Jonah McKeown Denver Newsroom, Sep 4, 2020 / 06:00 pm MT (CNA).- Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone of San Francisco said Friday that the city’s current restrictions on public worship— which prohibit indoor services of any kind, as opposed to other entities such as retail which have been allowed to reopen …
‘Catholics for Biden’ claims Democratic candidate shares pope’s priorities 4.2K27 Free email newsletter
by Matt Hadro Washington D.C., Sep 4, 2020 / 06:35 pm MT (CNA).- The Catholic voter outreach of Joe Biden’s presidential campaign has launched its 2020 efforts, telling Catholics that Biden’s priorities align with those of Pope Francis, despite the nominee’s support for federal funding of abortions. On Thursday night, …
Let Us Pray: National Day of Prayer for Peace in Our Communities
The world needs prayer. Please share these upcoming opportunities for prayer with members of your faith community or take part yourself On Wednesday, September 9, 2020, for the Memorial of Saint Peter Claver, the Archdiocese of Cincinnati will offer a Mass celebrating the National Day of Prayer for Peace In …
Trump says second term will ‘fight’ for unborn children in letter to pro-lifers
CNA Staff, Sep 3, 2020 / 04:40 pm MT (CNA).- President Donald Trump on Thursday released a letter addressed to “pro-life leaders and activists” indicating his intention to advance legislative and administrative priorities against abortion if he is elected to a second term. “As I seek re-election this November, I …
