Same-sex blessings: Sinners can be blessed but not their sin, Spanish bishop says
Munilla then referred to a reflection he made last October posted on his YouTube channel and addressed to Catholics who have asked the Church for help in “living the virtue…
Bishops around the world are divided over Vatican’s same-sex blessing declaration
In France, Archbishop Hervé Giraud of the Archdiocese of Sens and Auxerre told the French Catholic news outlet La Croix that the declaration provides “another idea of blessing, a blessing…
Dissenting priests in Syro-Malabar Church protest Pope Francis’ Christmas deadline
Following criticism of the pope’s video message from priests and lay leaders, the Syro Malabar Church (SMC) released a statement on Dec. 11 urging the Church to abide by the…
Convent in Gaza uninhabitable after taking fire; residents take refuge in parish church
Religious sisters, including a Missionary of Charity, receive Communion at Holy Family Parish in Gaza. Credit: Father Gabriel Romanelli/Facebook Unable to move the elderly and disabled or to evacuate safely…
Bishops in Malawi declare ‘blessings for same-sex unions of any kind are not permitted’
The bishops said they offered the clarifications “having noted certain erroneous interpretations of this declaration that have generated interest, fears, and worries among Catholics and people who look up to…
Jimmy Lai unlikely to receive a fair trial from Hong Kong judges, lawyer says
“Its legal system has been subverted” by the 2020 law, Price said; that law is controlled by a “politically appointed committee” rather than an impartial judiciary. “The judges in Jimmy…
Rediscover ‘original beauty’ of Christmas music with Scythian’s new ‘Christmas Out at Sea’
“You can feel the weight of life bearing down on the sailors as they sing in the doldrums of life —awaiting a savior,” he said. “Harkening back to ancient carols,…
Biden-Harris to prioritize abortion stance for re-election campaign
When Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022, there was no longer a constitutional right to abortion. With states once again regaining the right to regulate abortion, some have…
California Governor lambasted for canceling Christmas event
The California Democrat, who is widely rumored to be a potential 2024 presidential candidate, has been governor of California since 2018. Under Newsom’s leadership, California saw some of the harshest…
Irish diocese to rely on laity to preside over funerals amid shortage of priests
In the letter, he said that the lay ministers would lead the “liturgy of reception of the body at the church and the Rite of Committal at the graveside.” Duffy…
U.S. religious freedom watchdog urges White House to list India as country of concern
Advocates have lately been warning of the persecution of religious minorities in India. Rabbi Abraham Cooper, the chair of USCIRF, said earlier this year that the country was in a…
Cardinal Becciu convicted: six things to know about the prelate and his trial
In addition, the section “attends to the preparation of whatever documents the Holy Father entrusts to it” and “enacts the provisions for appointments within the Roman Curia.” It also “attends…