Sacramento, Calif., Oct 31, 2019 / 05:02 pm (CNA).- In the face of ongoing fires throughout California, Catholic organizations have responded with prayers, shelter, and food. Bishop Frank Dewane of Venice, chairman of the U.S. bishops’ committee on domestic justice and human development, offered prayers for the victims of numerous … Continue reading
Washington D.C., Oct 31, 2019 / 04:58 pm (CNA).- Cardinal Timothy Dolan of the Archdiocese of New York has responded to questions about the denial of Holy Communion to former Vice President Joe Biden last Sunday. On an Oct. 31 interview with Fox News, Dolan said that he thought the … Continue reading
Valletta, Malta, Oct 31, 2019 / 04:39 pm (CNA).- Catholic Voices Malta issued a position paper Thursday on proposed human trafficking reform in the island nation, saying that while prostitutes should be decriminalized, those who work with trafficked persons should face heavier sanctions. “We urge the legislator to rethink the … Continue reading
Vatican City, Oct 31, 2019 / 04:21 pm (CNA).- It is fitting for Catholics to go to confession on All Saints Day and All Souls Day, and to pray for the dead, the head of the Apostolic Penitentiary said in a letter published Oct. 29. “Therefore, let us go, indeed … Continue reading
St. Louis, Mo., Oct 31, 2019 / 03:27 pm (CNA).- Regulators in Missouri are in the process of determining whether the state’s last remaining abortion clinic can keep its license to perform abortions, after a hearing wrapped up Thursday. The hearing before the Missouri Administrative Hearing Commission began on Monday … Continue reading
Manila, Philippines, Oct 31, 2019 / 02:00 pm (CNA).- Catholic bishops have appealed for prayers and aid for earthquake victims after two strong earthquakes hit the Philippines in the last week, causing some deaths and damage. “Please, again, let us show our spirit of charity and solidarity,” Archbishop Romulo … Continue reading
Washington D.C., Oct 31, 2019 / 01:30 pm (CNA).- A pro-life group is warning Senators that a proposed government funding bill could “blacklist” pro-life groups while funding promoters of abortion. In an Oct. 30 letter to senators, March for Life Action warned that language in a mini omnibus (minibus) funding … Continue reading
Vatican City, Oct 31, 2019 / 11:54 am (CNA).- Pope Francis met with military chaplains from around the world Thursday as they participate in a formation course on international humanitarian law hosted by the Vatican. “Dear Ordinaries and military chaplains: as you carry out your mission to form the consciences … Continue reading
Buffalo, N.Y., Oct 31, 2019 / 11:48 am (CNA).- Bishop Nicholas DiMarzio has completed his Apostolic Visitation of the Diocese of Buffalo. A statement released by DiMarzio’s own Diocese of Brooklyn on Thursday confirmed that the visitation had concluded and he will submit a report to the Holy See. The … Continue reading
Vatican City, Oct 31, 2019 / 10:25 am (CNA).- Pope Francis spoke Thursday about education as a path to peace, saying that if people of faith do not transmit concrete values to young people, the message will get stuck in the incomprehensible abstract. “The responsibility towards the new generations requires … Continue reading
