Articles by Daniel Payne
Virginia bishops praise governor’s new transgender, parents’ rights school policies
Aug 3, 2023 / 11:00 amThe recently released new policies affirmed that parents will maintain the right to considerable oversight of their children while they are enrolled in public schools.
U.S. bishops highlight ‘champions of the pro-life cause’ with annual award ceremony
Aug 2, 2023 / 14:30 pmMargaret Hartshorn, Aurora Tinajero, and the late Kathryn Moseley will receive the conference’s 2023 “People of Life” awards.
Bishops’ peace chairman warns of ‘menace’ of nuclear weapons
Aug 2, 2023 / 13:30 pmThe chairman of the U.S. bishops’ peace committee this week urged Catholics to pray fervently for progress in nuclear arms control.
World Youth Day 2023: Pope Francis arrives in Lisbon, ‘a city of encounter’ in a divided world
Aug 2, 2023 / 07:36 am“Young people ... who long for unity, peace, and fraternity, urge us to make their good dreams come true,” the Holy Father told Portugal’s civil leaders.
Tuberville accuses Biden of ‘blatant patronage politics’ after Alabama loses Space Command
Aug 1, 2023 / 14:00 pmSen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, said the move was in retribution for his monthslong blockade of military promotions over federal abortion policy.
Pope Francis telegrams Greece and Italy to express concerns about wildfires and storms
Jul 31, 2023 / 12:55 pmRecent wildfires devastated large parts of Greece and left several people dead while storms in Italy damaged buildings and caused several deaths.
As Canada prepares to expand assisted suicide, advocates warn of threat to mentally ill
Jul 31, 2023 / 12:25 pmMental health and pro-life advocates are concerned that Canadians may soon be able to seek fatal treatments even if they are not suffering from a fatal affliction.
Police arrest man accused of vandalizing El Paso Catholic church
Jul 28, 2023 / 12:40 pmThe Diocese of El Paso said it was “grateful to the El Paso Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation for their diligent work in investigating this incident.”
Tuberville on Pentagon abortion blockade: ‘They’re going to listen’
Jul 27, 2023 / 09:37 amSen. Tommy Tuberville of Alabama told CNA he isn’t going to back down in his vow to hold up military promotions.
Vatican prosecutor seeks 7 years in prison, $15 million in cardinal’s financial trial
Jul 26, 2023 / 09:33 amCardinal Angelo Becciu has been charged with embezzlement, abuse of office, and several other allegations regarding a series of financial investments.
Report: Leadership of Catholic colleges shifting as religious vocations plummet
Jul 25, 2023 / 13:50 pmA report found that the leadership of U.S. Catholic colleges and universities “has been progressively handed over by the sponsoring body to lay professionals.”
Experts speculate on why marriage is declining — and what to do about it
Jul 25, 2023 / 11:24 amRates of marriage continue to fall, leading experts to offer various explanations for the troubling trend as well as potential solutions to reverse it.
Americans’ belief in God, heaven, hell continues prolonged decline
Jul 25, 2023 / 10:30 amA July poll from Gallup shows a marked decrease in belief in “God, angels, heaven, hell, and the devil” among U.S. adults.
‘Providing for Life Act’ would extend child tax credit to cover unborn children
Jul 25, 2023 / 10:00 amThe language of the bill specifically states that a “qualifying child” under the rule “includes an unborn child of an eligible taxpayer.”
Catholic drug rehabilitation facility begins to take shape in Arizona
Jul 25, 2023 / 08:17 amKevin Starrs, vice president of the Kolbe Mission, says he noticed the absence of rehab facilities built specifically for Catholics.
Retired priest in Diocese of Richmond accused of sex abuse against a minor
Jul 24, 2023 / 12:00 pmFather Walter Lewis was immediately removed ministry, the diocese said.
British man found not guilty of murdering terminally ill wife after smothering her
Jul 21, 2023 / 15:42 pmDavid Hunter had told the court that his wife “begged him” to end her painful suffering from blood cancer.
Pope Francis expected to meet with abuse victims at World Youth Day in Portugal
Jul 21, 2023 / 11:12 amThe Holy Father will meet with victims as part of his multi-day visit to Lisbon, Portugal, in early August.
Kansas begins to implement state-funded ‘Alternatives to Abortion’ program
Jul 20, 2023 / 15:20 pmIn spite of the Kansas governor’s veto, the program has been enacted and will fund pregnancy resource centers, maternity homes, and adoption centers.
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U.S. bishops’ report on clergy abuse: ‘Encouraging’ trends underscore need for reform
Jul 20, 2023 / 14:20 pmThough the abuse allegations continue to fall year over year, the report noted that numerous dioceses came up short in how they manage mandated programs.