More bishops voice criticism — and support — for Vatican document on blessing same-sex couples
Also among the voices of opposition was Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganó, who urged his fellow bishops to prevent what he called “these sacrilegious blessings” in their dioceses. The U.K. Confraternity…
Indiana Catholic women’s college reverses transgender admissions policy
“When the board approved this update, we viewed it as a reflection of our college’s commitment to live our Catholic values as a loving and just community,” the letter said.…
After military review, IDF again denies killing two women at Gaza Catholic church
“Following the reports of two women that were shot in the area of the Latin church in Shuja’iyya, the IDF has finished conducting an initial review of the incident,” the…
Pope Francis to Roman Curia: ‘Rigid ideological positions’ prevent us from moving forward
In his 2023 Christmas greetings, Pope Francis did not speak of corruption or even allude to the historic Vatican trial that concluded on Saturday, which found a cardinal guilty of…
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…