HHS urged to ‘reconsider misguided mandate’ on transgender procedures October 3, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Health Care, News, U.S. Congress, World News Catholic hospitals and their workers “must not be coerced by the government to violate their consciences” by being forced to perform “gender transition procedures” against their religious beliefs, said two U.S. cardinals writing in America magazine.
Friar charged with blocking access to Long Island Planned Parenthood clinic October 3, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, World News Father Fidelis Moscinski, a Franciscan Friar of the Renewal, has been charged with violating the federal Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, or FACE Act, for allegedly blocking access to a Planned Parenthood of Greater New York facility in the Hempstead section of Long Island, N.Y.
Pope tells Putin: Stop the war October 3, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, War in Ukraine, World News With “rivers of blood and tears” still flowing in Ukraine and with the increasing threat of the use of nuclear weapons, Pope Francis begged Russian President Vladimir Putin: “Stop this spiral of violence and death.”
Pope joins sports summit in call for more inclusion, dignity for players October 2, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Sports, Vatican, World News The Vatican synod hall became a stand full of cheering fans, pumping fists, clapping and shouting encouragement as instructed by Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics, who led some 200 people in a group exercise.
Catholic leaders weigh in on upcoming, busy Supreme Court term October 1, 2022By Carol Zimmermann Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Respect Life, Supreme Court, World News The Supreme Court begins its new term Oct. 3, jumping right back into the fray with cases that take on affirmative action, voting, immigration, the environment and freedom of speech.
At trial, Vatican auditor says he was shocked by misuse of funds September 30, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News The Vatican auditor general said he was surprised by the lack of ethical standards demonstrated by officials considering investment opportunities, including a failed London property development deal.
Pope names new members to commission for protection of minors September 30, 2022By Carol Glatz Catholic News Service Filed Under: Child & Youth Protection, Feature, News, Vatican, World News Pope Francis reconfirmed the leadership of the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors and expanded its membership from 17 to 20 people, naming 10 new members and reappointing 10 returning members.
Helping each student shine is a spiritual work of mercy, pope says September 30, 2022By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Vatican, World News Education is a spiritual work of mercy not because it imparts information, but because it helps another find meaning and learn to shine, Pope Francis told members of a Catholic group from Argentina.
Resettlement agencies applaud U.S. goal to welcome 125,000 refugees September 29, 2022By Catholic News Service Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, Immigration and Migration, News, World News A While House goal to welcome up to 125,000 refugees in fiscal year 2023 received support from two agencies working to resettle newcomers in the United State
Russian bishops: Nation must recognize conscientious objection to war September 29, 2022By Jonathan Luxmoore Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, War in Ukraine, World News Russia’s bishops said Catholics face dilemmas responding to a mass call-up for the war in Ukraine, and they urged President Vladimir Putin’s government to recognize conscientious objection.
Food cannot be used as ‘bargaining chip,’ pope says September 29, 2022By Junno Arocho Esteves Catholic News Service Filed Under: Feature, News, Social Justice, Vatican, World News The international community can no longer ignore the cries of the poor and the hungry who fall victim to food loss and waste, Pope Francis said.
Catholic response teams in place to help as Hurricane Ian leaves catastrophe in Florida September 29, 2022By Rhina Guidos Catholic News Service Filed Under: Catholic Charities, News, World News Organizations such as Catholic Charities USA said they have their response teams in place to deal with the aftermath of the massive Category 4 storm that lashed western and central Florida with winds of more than 155 mph Sept. 28 and 29.
