Publication: Catholic News Agency
Cardinal Zen Slams Synodality as ‘Ironclad Manipulation’ and ‘Insult’ to Bishops
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun delivered a forceful critique of synodality at the extraordinary consistory of cardinals this week, decrying the process as an “ironclad manipulation” that was an “insult to ...
Poll Shows Most Catholic Voters Support Trump On Deportations, Despite Bishops’ Concern
U.S. Bishops have expended monumental efforts trying to convince Catholics that Trump is wrong on immigration by employing a distorted version of Catholic teaching. Thankfully, faithful, Mass-going Catholics aren't buying ...
Boston-Area Pastor REFUSES to Remove Anti-ICE Nativity Scene at the Request of the Archbishop
The pastor of a Catholic parish near Boston says an anti-immigration-enforcement display in its Nativity scene will stay up at least for the time being, and he is asking for ...
French Bishop Resigns After Inappropriate Conduct Toward Women
The Vatican has clarified that the resignation of Bishop Jean-Paul Gusching, former head of the Diocese of Verdun in eastern France, was prompted by reports of inappropriate relationships with women ...
Diocese of Alexandria in Louisiana Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Alexandria becomes 36th U.S. diocese to declare bankruptcy. The Catholic Diocese of Alexandria, Louisiana, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Friday, Oct. 31, making it the 41st U.S. diocese ...
Vatican Appoints Judges to Decide Rupnik Sexual Abuse Case
The Vatican’s doctrine office announced Monday that a panel of five judges has been nominated to decide the disciplinary case against Father Marko Rupnik, accused of the sexual and psychological ...
Pope Leo Praises Catholic Charities Seditious Support Of Illegal Immigration
Pope Leo XIV sent a letter this week commending Catholic Charities USA for being “agents of hope” to vulnerable people, especially migrants and refugees. As migrants and refugees “are not ...
Bishop Bätzing Claims German Bishops Not On ‘Confrontational Course With Rome’
The chairman of the German Bishops’ Conference defended his country’s controversial guidelines on same-sex blessings this week, asserting that there was no contradiction with Vatican teaching, despite Pope Leo XIV’s ...
Bishop Ricken Joins Call For Cupich To Cancel Durbin Award
Opposition is mounting against Chicago Cardinal Blase Cupich’s decision to honor U.S. Sen. Richard Durbin, D-Illinois, with a “lifetime achievement award” for his work surrounding immigration policy despite his long ...
Jesus Christ vs. Cardinal Hollerich
Cardinal Jean-Claude Hollerich, SJ, stated in a recent interview that he “would not define morality — especially sexual morality — as narrowly as the Church does today.” At the same ...
German Priest Cancelled After LGBT Criticism
Pastor Winfried Abel no longer scheduled for Sunday masses after LGBT criticism. The priest, known from radio and television, is no longer scheduled to celebrate Sunday Masses at the parish ...
Tennessee Priest Will Serve 7 Years In Prison After Pleading Guilty To Sex Crimes
A priest in the Diocese of Nashville, Tennessee, will serve seven years in prison after pleading guilty to multiple counts of sex abuse. Father Juan Carlos Garcia-Mendoza was indicted last ...
Vatican Plugs Corrupt Peter’s Pence Asking Faithful To Help Leo XIV
“Take part in the steps of Leo XIV with your donation to Peter’s Pence.” With these words, the Vatican is encouraging Catholics to participate in the collection to support the ...
Cardinal Burke Appeals To Pope Leo For Restoration Of Traditional Latin Mass
Cardinal Raymond Burke said he has asked Pope Leo XIV to remove measures restricting the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass (TLM) in dioceses. Burke spoke at a London conference ...
#WINNING: Unconstitutional Texas Dream Act Overturned – Catholic Bishops Express ‘Profound Disappointment’
A federal judge has overturned the long-standing “Texas Dream Act” in a move the state’s Catholic bishops say undermines “just” immigration reform efforts. After the U.S. Department of Justice sued ...
Vatican Removes Rupnik ‘Art’ From Its Website
The Vatican on Monday removed artwork by former Jesuit Father Marko Ivan Rupnik from its official websites. Digital images of the Slovenian priest’s sacred art, which were frequently used by ...
You Will Know Them By Their Fruits: Archdiocese of Washington Announces Major Cutbacks
The Archdiocese of Washington has announced plans to “cut spending, reduce its workforce, and restructure departments” to combat “crippling economic challenges.” In a June 5 letter sent to archdiocesan staff ...
Cardinal Reina Says True Fidelity Requires Continuing On The Path Set By Francis
Cardinal Baldassare Reina urged the faithful to “discern and order” the late pontiff’s reform initiatives while acknowledging the sense of loss felt by Rome’s Catholics in his homily on the ...
Buffalo Diocese To Pay $150 Million In Sex Abuse Settlement
The Diocese of Buffalo, New York, will pay out a massive $150 million sum as part of a settlement with victims of clergy sexual abuse there. The diocese said in ...
Los Angeles Priest Arrested, Charged with Sexual Misconduct Involving Minor
A priest in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles has been arrested after allegedly engaging in sexual misconduct with a minor. Father Jaime Arriaga was taken into custody on April 3, ...
German Bishop Allows Use of ‘Gender Star’ in Archdiocesan Publications
With the “Decree on the Use of Gender-Fair Language ,” the Archdiocese of Freiburg has permitted the use of the gender star in certain ecclesiastical areas. Accordingly, church employees should generally ...
