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U.S. bishops tighten funeral policies after growth of ‘irregular practices’
The bishops addressed departures from acceptable Church norms regarding the handling of cremated remains and the time and place of eulogies, among other ‘liturgical anomalies’ during funerals. The post U.S. bishops tighten funeral…
Abortion count rises as women turn to chemical abortions, per new data
The abortion count is rising as women rely more on mail-order chemical abortions, according to the most recent data. The post Abortion count rises as women turn to chemical abortions, per new data appeared first on The Catholic…
Apostolic nuncio to UAE and Yemen named Holy See’s new permanent observer to the UN
Pope Leo XIV has appointed Archbishop Christophe-Zakhia el-Kassis, apostolic nuncio to the United Arab Emirates and Yemen, as the Holy See’s new permanent observer to the United Nations in New York. The post Apostolic nuncio to UAE…
Father James Martin calls for ‘gay priests’
Continuing his public advocacy on LGBT issues, Fr James Martin SJ has argued that the Catholic Church should officially admit ‘gay’ priests. The post Father James Martin calls for ‘gay priests’ appeared first on The Catholic Thing.…
Vatican denies Marko Rupnik has been acquitted
The Holy See said the canonical criminal trial remains open and judges are continuing to review evidence in the case involving the former Jesuit accused of sexual and psychological abuse. The post Vatican denies Marko Rupnik has…
Pope Leo XIV names another Chinese bishop under Vatican-Beijing agreement
Bishop Joseph Chang Yanfeng was ordained on July 22 to lead the Diocese of Chifeng in Inner Mongolia, continuing episcopal appointments made under the provisional accord. The post Pope Leo XIV names another Chinese bishop under…
CRS receives State Department funds to ‘significantly expand’ humanitarian aid to Cuba
Catholic Relief Services is welcoming federal support that will help “significantly expand” humanitarian aid to Cuba, as the Caribbean nation battles multiple crises. The post CRS receives State Department funds to…
Women religious sue New York over law they say would force them to assist in patient suicides
Four orders of women religious and Catholic healthcare ministries sued the state of New York on July 17 over a new law allowing physicians to aid terminally ill adults in dying by suicide. The post Women religious sue New…
U.S. bishop’s natural family planning awareness week campaign begins
U.S. bishops released resources including posters, homily notes, social media files, and ideas for celebrating and promoting natural family planning. The post U.S. bishop’s natural family planning awareness week campaign begins…
JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy
Vice President JD Vance and his wife, second lady Usha Vance, on Sunday announced the birth of their fourth child, the first born to a sitting vice president in more than 150 years. The post JD and Usha Vance…