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Biden calls bans on transgender treatments for children ‘close to sinful’
By Tyler Arnold Washington D.C., Mar 13, 2023 / 17:05 pm President Joe Biden criticized Florida’s regulation of transgender medical care for children and ban on gender ideology in the classroom, calling the measures “close to sinful.” Biden said in an interview with Daily Show guest host Kal Penn: “What’s going on in …
‘The Office’ star, reacting to cannibal pastor in ‘The Last of Us,’ blasts ‘anti-Christian bias’ in Hollywood
By Peter Pinedo Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Mar 13, 2023 / 10:50 am Actor Rainn Wilson, best known for his role as Dwight in the hit TV series “The Office,” criticized Hollywood’s “anti-Christian bias” in a tweet this weekend. Wilson’s tweet responded to a depiction of a cannibalistic Christian preacher in a …
By the numbers: How the Catholic Church has changed during Pope Francis’ pontificate
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Mar 13, 2023 / 03:00 am Pope Francis was elected to the papacy 10 years ago, on March 13, 2013. How has the worldwide Catholic Church changed since then? Statistically speaking, the Church has grown, keeping pace with and even exceeding overall world population growth. …
‘Cannabis Studies’ program at St. Joseph’s University a ‘scandal,’ theologian says
By Joe Bukuras Boston, Mass., Mar 10, 2023 / 09:45 am The Jesuit Catholic St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia is now offering four certificates in “cannabis studies,” and one theologian is arguing that the degree program causes scandal. “The definition of scandal is action that leads another to sin, and the …
Seal of Confession under attack? Delaware, Vermont bills draw Catholic criticism
By Kevin J. Jones Denver, Colo., Mar 9, 2023 / 09:30 am Two state legislatures are considering ending any legal protections for a priest who learns about sexual abuse in the confessional. In response, Catholic leaders warned that the laws are unconstitutional, put priests in legal jeopardy, and endanger confidentiality with …
10 things to know from the latest survey on the Catholic Church today
by Peter Pinedo Washington D.C., Mar 8, 2023 / 12:15 pm On March 3 the Vatican newspaper L’Osservatore Romano reported the latest statistics about the global Catholic Church. The Vatican’s reporting is based on data gathered at the end of 2021. Here are the most important takeaways for you to …
Steubenville bishop bans Latin Mass at Franciscan University, effective immediately
By Tyler Arnold Washington D.C., Mar 7, 2023 / 17:00 pm Students, faculty, staff, and others who attend the Traditional Latin Mass at Franciscan University will need to venture off campus to worship in the more ancient form of the Mass following their bishop’s decision to ban the campus’ monthly celebration. …
Notre Dame cathedral to open in December 2024
By Solène Tadié Paris, France, Mar 7, 2023 / 14:00 pm Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, whose spire and roof were destroyed by an April 15, 2019, fire, is expected be rebuilt within the five-year deadline set by the French government. As confirmed by the head of the construction site, French Army Gen. …
Wind rips roof off historic Indiana Catholic church
By Jonah McKeown St. Louis, Mo., Mar 6, 2023 / 13:45 pm A parish church in southern Indiana that dates to the late 19th century had its roof ripped off in a windstorm Friday. Photos shared by the Diocese of Evansville show the roof of St. Joseph Parish church, which is …
In Netflix special, Chris Rock likens abortion to hiring a hitman, echoing Pope Francis
By Tyler Arnold Washington D.C., Mar 6, 2023 / 12:20 pm Award-winning comedian Chris Rock compared paying for an abortion to hiring a hitman during a new Netflix special, echoing rhetoric used by Pope Francis, who has made that comparison in the past. During his March 4 special, “Chris Rock: Selective …
