Archive for April 8, 2021
Catholic martyrs’ bones identified almost 150 years after discovery in an attic
Two skulls were discovered in an attic in Wales in 1878. Researchers believe they have now identified them as belonging... Read more
Vatican Observatory’s new website a launch pad to show the Catholic Church supports science
Br. Guy Consolmagno, director of the Vatican Observatory, said that the old website “was hardly ever visited.” Read more
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Paris archbishop opens canonical proceedings against parish over maskless Masses
Archbishop Michel Aupetit’s decision was made public the day after Paris police opened an investigation into the parish. Read more
Pope Francis to offer Divine Mercy Sunday Mass in church with St. Faustina’s relics
On Divine Mercy Sunday, Pope Francis will offer Mass in a church containing the relics of both St. Faustina Kowalska... Read more
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Christian photographer claims New York law silences her free speech
A Christian photographer is suing the state of New York, claiming that a state nondiscrimination law violates her free speech... Read more
Pope Francis recalls nights spent in Eucharistic adoration in his youth
Pope Francis has recalled “with emotion” his time spent in Eucharistic adoration in his youth. Read more
How does the ability to ‘shop’ for a vaccine impact decision-making for Catholics?
With coronavirus vaccination sites allowing people to “shop” for a particular vaccine, one ethicist said this can help Americans make... Read more
Pope Francis calls for global COVID-19 recovery plan in message to World Bank and IMF
Pope Francis said there is “an urgent need” for a plan that can “create new or regenerate existing institutions, particularly... Read more
Vatican Museums to reopen with strict new measures in May
The Vatican Museums are planning to reopen to the public next month with strict new COVID-19 measures. Read more
How Archbishop Naumann's family tragedy shaped his beliefs on the sanctity of life
For the chair of the U.S. bishops’ pro-life committee, his family’s history of tragedy shaped his beliefs on human dignity... Read more
Church in France opposes bill to legalize euthanasia
As parliamentarians debated Thursday a bill to legalize euthanasia, French bishops spoke out against the proposal. Read more
Law firm tallies 2,800 suits filed against Catholic entities under NY Child Victims Act
A law firm that frequently represents victims of clerical sexual abuse announced April 6 that it had counted at least... Read more
Widowed deacon ordained a priest in Argentina
Luis Avagliano was married to his wife, Flora, for 38 years, but after her death almost seven years ago, he... Read more
Alabama lets voters opt out of ‘so help me God’ on registration forms
Alabama has changed its voter registration forms to allow people to opt out of the portion of an oath that... Read more
Wyoming governor signs born-alive bill into law
Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon on Wednesday signed a bill protecting infants who survive botched abortions. Read more
Bill requiring burial or cremation of aborted babies advances in Tennessee
A bill on the burial of the bodies of aborted fetuses advanced through the Tennessee Senate and House earlier this... Read more
Arkansas gender-transition ban praised for protecting kids
The legislature of Arkansas on April 6 overrode a veto from the governor of a bill outlawing gender-transition procedures, including... Read more
