Archive for November 11, 2020
Military archbishop praises chaplains, supporters in Veterans Day message
In a message for Veterans Day, the archbishop for the U.S. military services voiced thanks for donors and those who... Read more
'We need to look this evil in the eye' - Clergy abuse survivors respond to McCarrick Report
After the Nov. 10 release of the Vatican's McCarrick Report, some survivors of clerical abuse told CNA they remain skeptical... Read more
McCarrick Report: Pope Francis prays for victims of sexual abuse
Pope Francis acknowledged the publication of the McCarrick Report at the general audience Wednesday. Read more
Former nuncio absent for sexual assault trial in Paris
A sexual assault trial against Archbishop Luigi Ventura was held Tuesday in Paris, despite the absence of the former apostolic... Read more
Catholic charity sends aid to Mozambique after reports of mass beheading
In response to reports that militants linked to the Islamic State had beheaded more than 50 people in northern Mozambique,... Read more
Pope Francis blesses Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal statue
Pope Francis blessed a statue of the Immaculate Virgin Mary of the Miraculous Medal at the end of his Wednesday... Read more
Abuse inquiry faults English cardinal and the Vatican
Catholic leaders promised to reform safeguarding procedures Tuesday following the publication of a highly critical independent report on child abuse... Read more
Texas bishop calls for prayer until election result is ‘officially authenticated’
While the U.S. bishops’ conference congratulated presumptive President-Elect Joe Biden on the election results this weekend, the bishop of Fort... Read more
Tennessee governor delays execution of man with 'intellectual disability'
The governor of Tennessee has delayed the execution of an intellectually disabled man due to the coronavirus pandemic. The execution... Read more
Christian advocates call for U.S. to condemn aggression against Armenians
An ecumenical group of advocates for persecuted Christians is calling on the U.S. to condemn Turkey and Azerbaijan, amid a... Read more
Did McCarrick use charitable fund to settle abuse claim?
The McCarrick Report notes that McCarrick contributed thousands of dollars to settle an abuse claim, with the money likely coming... Read more
Ethiopia's bishops call for peace, as deadly regional conflict worsens
A conflict between the Ethiopian government and the government of Ethiopia’s Tigray region must halt immediately, or it will destroy... Read more
Analysis: After McCarrick Report, embracing the cross
How will ordinary Catholics respond to the disappointment of the McCarrick Report? Read more
