Fort Worth nun forced to use bishop-appointed canon lawyer amid dispute with diocese
“Bishop Olson denied Mother Superior’s right to independent canonical (Church law) representation with three different canon lawyers (advocates) and one procurator,” Bobo said in a statement. “Mother Superior rejects any…
Nebraska bans abortion at 12 weeks and sex change surgery for minors
“Every human being has a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness,” said state Sen. Joni Albrecht. “I look forward to the day when every child is protected…
Woman arrested in connection with arson of Our Lady of Guadalupe shrine in Illinois
After responding to the fire, police said they saw the woman “quickly walking away” from the fire, which was set at an outdoor chapel where devotional candles are typically lit.…
Bishops demand ‘exhaustive investigation’ into murder of priest in Mexico
García was pastor of St. Mark Parish in the town of Capacho in the Huandacareo district, a region in the Archdiocese of Morelia. “We urgently call on the competent authorities…
Jesuit provincial in Bolivia admits mistakes were made in dealing with sex abuse cases
The priest explained that a professional team has been assigned to assist those who want to file a complaint and provide them with psychological support. In addition, legal advice is…
Trial date set in June for Father James Jackson’s child pornography case
Under the terms of his release from federal court in November 2021, Jackson was allowed to return to his home state of Kansas to live with a relative while waiting…
UK Catholic bishops join other faith leaders to oppose assisted suicide bills
They continue: “We grieve with those who grieve and identify with those who suffer. We acknowledge the sincerely held motivation of those seeking change but do not believe that this…
Vatican auditor to continue to function during sede vacante, Pope Francis rules
It was also responsible for precipitating the investigation into the Secretariat of State’s controversial investment in a London building — a purchase now at the heart of a major Vatican…
Auxiliary Bishop Michael Fitzgerald retires after 4 decades serving Archdiocese of Philadelphia
Fitzgerald grew up in Philadelphia as one of nine children and attended the city’s Catholic schools. He earned a law degree from Villanova University and completed a Pennsylvania state court…
Pope Francis: Pray that the Gospel can be freely shared in China
“I invite everyone to lift up prayers to God that the good news of the crucified and risen Christ can be announced in its fullness, beauty, and freedom, bearing fruit…
80-year-old man tries to kill archbishop after Mass in cathedral in Mexico
The mayor of Durango, José Antonio Ochoa, described the case as “an attack” from which the archbishop “fortunately escaped unharmed.” Ochoa pointed out that he has already instructed his subordinates…
Illinois AG report says nearly 2,000 were victims of clergy sex abuse over 70-year span
“Decades of Catholic leadership decisions and policies have allowed known child sex abusers to hide, often in plain sight,” Raoul said in a statement. “And because the statute of limitations…