Category: News
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Pro-democracy Catholic Jimmy Lai denied bail in Hong Kong
Cardinal Joseph Zen Ze-kiun, bishop emeritus of Hong Kong, has warned that Lai’s arrest shows a rise in “political intimidation”… READ MORE
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Netherlands Halts Adoptions from Abroad After Exposing Past Abuses
An inquiry found systemic abuses like child trafficking, lack of record-keeping and government complicity until 1998. Practices have since improved,… READ MORE
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Lincoln’s Proposed Ban on So-Called “Conversion Therapy” Violates First Amendment
“Courts have recently held that these types of laws clearly violate the Free Speech Clause of the First Amendment.” READ MORE
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ChinaAid Welcomes Kazakh Refugee Family
An estimated 1-3 million Uyghurs, Kazarks and other Turkic ethnic minorities are being held in “reeducation camps” for arbitrary reasons… READ MORE
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Twenty new priests in Seoul, open to the challenges of the mission
At the conclusion of the Mass, Cardinal Yeom thanked God for making this ordination possible. READ MORE
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Ascension Founder Matthew Pinto Passes Torch to COO Jonathan Strate
Strate believes that Ascension will play a key role in assisting parishes and dioceses both in the current pandemic situation,… READ MORE
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Man, 100, Charged in Germany Over 3,518 Nazi Concentration Camp Murders
Man is alleged to have been Nazi SS guard at Sachsenhausen camp between 1942 and 1945 READ MORE
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Haiti bishops warn of catastrophe
“In the succession of Christ, the Church is always on the side of law, truth, justice and respect for life… READ MORE
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After four years, the Church continues to pray for the release of kidnapped sister
The Colombian sister has not been heard from since a September 2018 video released as “proof of life” by her… READ MORE
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248 Lawmakers vow fight to protect the Hyde Amendment
The bill would make permanent the exclusion of abortion from spending bills, rather than the current need for Congress to… READ MORE
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Can True and Real Friendship Exist in Today’s Society?
Virtuous people are the foundations of true friendship, says new book READ MORE
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Catholic schools in U.S. hit by unprecedented enrollment drop
Between the 2019-2020 school year and the current year, nationwide enrollment dropped by 110,000 to about 1.6 million students. READ MORE
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Resistance to Pope’s Pleas Growing in U.S.
There is nothing new about the Catholic Church’s opposition to abortion or human trafficking, but what Pope Francis said about… READ MORE
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The Singularity Will Redefine What It Means to Be Human and Machine
Someday soon, computers could attain superintelligence and revolt. But futurist Nick Bostrom sees a future that’s far less grim. READ MORE
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REPORT: Catholics Should Pause Before Taking The COVID Vaccine
At present, all four major COVID vaccines that are available — Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, and the Johnson & Johnson vaccines… READ MORE
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‘We have shed enough blood’—Myanmar bishops call for dialogue
Christians frequently experience discrimination at the hands of radical Buddhists, especially since many Christians belong to ethnic minorities READ MORE
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Next Steps After SCOTUS Ruling on CA’s Worship Ban
Gorsuch wrote: “But if Hollywood may host a studio audience or film a singing competition while not a single soul… READ MORE
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US Senate Affirms Embassy in Jerusalem
Vermont Independent Bernie Sanders, Massachusetts Democrat Elizabeth Warren, and Delaware Democrat Tom Carper were the only senators to oppose Inhofe’s… READ MORE
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U.S. Bishops’ Education Chairman Applauds Bipartisan Legislation Honoring Contributions of Catholic Schools
Catholic social teaching instills a love of community and country with graduates contributing to civil society at all levels, most… READ MORE
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Following Supreme Court Ruling, Parishioners Return To Indoor Service At Saint Robert’s Catholic Church
“It’s going to be amazing to go back and be a part of a community again.” READ MORE
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Bishops in the Philippines to Publicly Receive Vaccines
I think it’s safe to say that many bishops have become flippant about this issue. READ MORE
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Court shields Catholic health providers from transgender mandates
The Biden administration may undo religious protections. READ MORE
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The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Is Going to Create a Massive Waste Management Problem
How do you dispose of 660 million extra needles? READ MORE
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Church in Swaziland Seeking Intercession of Our Lady of Lourdes in Fight against COVID-19
“The second wave of the pandemic changed us. It was no longer just numbers. It became names.” READ MORE
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USCCB: National Marriage Week USA and World Marriage Day to be Celebrated February 7-14
The theme for this year’s celebration of National Marriage Week, “To Have, To Hold, To Honor,” was announced by Archbishop… READ MORE
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US Supreme Court Allows San Diego Congregation to Worship Indoors
“We are heartened by this order from the United States Supreme Court allowing South Bay to gather for worship this… READ MORE
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Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act is about Fundamental Human Rights
“Any Senator who opposed this legislation should be ashamed.” READ MORE
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Vatican cardinal: Protecting Catholic doctrine will ‘always be necessary’
“Our mission is to promote and protect the doctrine of the faith.” READ MORE
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AP Upset that Catholic Church Got PPP Funds
Nancy Pelosi’s husband, who has a net worth of $120 million, co-owns a company that received a Payroll Protection Program… READ MORE
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Turkey Uighurs Fear Sellout to China in Exchange for Vaccine
Opposition legislators in Turkey are accusing Ankara’s leaders of secretly selling out Uighurs to China in exchange for coronavirus vaccines READ MORE
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SCOTUS Ends CA’s Total Worship Ban
Governor Gavin Newsom’s total ban on worship has come to an end. READ MORE
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Fr. Pavone joins letter charging Democrats with staging ‘cheap political theater’
“While impeachment is a political process, it has throughout our history been used sparingly and soberly as a tool of… READ MORE
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In Amazonas, Brazil, a brutal battle against COVID-19
“There are families who tell us that they have paid the equivalent of $1100 just to be able to provide… READ MORE
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Fr. Pavone: “The Johnson Amendment needs to go!”
“I’m grateful to all Congress members who will continue this fight for free speech.” READ MORE
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On the 15th anniversary of his murder, a priest remembered
Santoro had chosen to serve the Church in the Middle East because he felt that she was “a mother that… READ MORE
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Ask Catholic Bishops to Protect Christ from Sacrilege
“This disagreement among the bishops is not only bad for the Church but contributes further to the confusion many Catholics… READ MORE
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Britain’s Special Envoy for Freedom of Religion or Belief receives Pakistan girl’s asylum petition
“It is urgent that the Prime Minister acts to save the lives of Maira and her family. They are in… READ MORE
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VA Church Goes Back to Appeals Court
“Churches have a First Amendment right to exist, and the Supreme Court has ruled accordingly in favor of religious freedom.” READ MORE
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Fr. Pavone on Born-Alive vote: This is only the beginning of the battle
“This is only the beginning of the battle in this new Congress.” READ MORE
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Beijing 2022: Human Rights Groups Call for Winter Olympic Boycott
China’s treatment of its own citizens has been the subject of mounting criticism across the world. READ MORE
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Why Rand Paul’s “Life at Conception Act” is Bad Legislation
EDITOR’S NOTE: I am a Kentuckian who has been beating this drum for years. I hope Rand Paul will finally… READ MORE
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Bishop Kukah: Go Beyond “endless episcopal statements” in Fight for Justice, Peace in Africa
“Every Church leader must measure what they are doing, not by the presence of those in power and how they… READ MORE
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Video: Marchers For Life Answer Question – Should Pro-Abortion Joe Biden Receive Holy Communion?
Video, via TFP Student Action: PHOTO CREDIT: Tradition, Family and Property KEEP PIERCED HEARTS BLOG ONLINE BY DONATING BELOW [Donation… READ MORE
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Archbishop Naumann: Biden’s soul is in jeopardy
Archbishop Naumann of Kansas City is finally starting to lay down a few hammers. READ MORE
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Senator Ben Sasse Statement on Born-Alive Floor Vote
Senator Sasse first introduced the Born-Alive Abortion Survivors Protection Act in 2015 and reintroduced the bill last month for the… READ MORE
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Legatus Names Bishop Frank J. Caggiano New International Chaplain
“As International Chaplain, Caggiano begins a five-year term and is charged with overseeing the theological content of Legatus programs, providing… READ MORE
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Future of Holocaust research in Poland hinges on libel case
“Critics say the government has been whitewashing the fact that some Poles also collaborated in the German murder of Jews.” READ MORE
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