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U.S. bishops: Biden administration’s proposed workplace guidance a ‘chill’ to free speech
By Joe Bukuras CNA Staff, Nov 1, 2023 / 18:10 pm The U.S. Catholic bishops told the Biden administration last week that its newly proposed guidance on sex-based harassment in the workplace is unconstitutional because it bans speech opposing abortion and expressing certain views on contraception, same-sex relationships, and gender identity. …
New Orleans Archdiocese to close 10% of parishes, merge others
by SueAnn Howell, O.C.D.S. CNA Newsroom, Nov 1, 2023 / 11:15 am The Archdiocese of New Orleans has announced the “difficult and painful decision” to consolidate 11 parish communities, permanently close seven churches, and consolidate three territories in the coming months to ensure sustainability and vitality. Archbishop Gregory Aymond made …
Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage draws Traditional Latin Mass devotees to Rome
By Matthew Santucci Vatican City, Nov 1, 2023 / 17:50 pm More than 1,000 pilgrims gathered in Rome for an annual three-day pilgrimage for those devoted to the Traditional Latin Mass held Oct. 27–29. The Summorum Pontificum pilgrimage takes its name from Pope Benedict XVI’s 2007 apostolic letter Summorum Pontficum, which granted …
Assault at San Francisco Catholic church leads to police pursuit, reported pipe bomb
By Daniel Payne CNA Staff, Oct 30, 2023 / 15:48 pm An assault at a San Francisco Catholic church on Sunday led to a police pursuit that reportedly included the possible use of a pipe bomb. The San Francisco Police Officers Association (SFPOA), a local police union, said on X on Sunday …
Four ways to celebrate ‘Holywins’ with your family on the eve of All Saints
By ACI Prensa ACI Prensa Staff, Oct 31, 2023 / 04:00 am The celebration of “Holywins” (“Holiness wins“), is an initiative that originated in Paris in 2002 with the aim of celebrating the eve of All Saints on Oct. 31 in a Christian way. Over time, this Catholic celebration has been …
Catholic pro-abortion group funds ‘billboard blitz’ ahead of Ohio Issue 1 vote
By Tyler Arnold Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 30, 2023 / 16:54 pm As Ohio’s Nov. 7 abortion referendum vote nears, a pro-abortion organization called Catholics for Choice has set up billboards throughout Ohio encouraging Catholics to support the abortion referendum, in opposition to Church leaders and magisterial teaching. Catholics for Choice …
Pope Francis consecrates war-torn world to Virgin Mary in Eucharistic prayer vigil
By Courtney Mares Vatican City, Oct 27, 2023 / 13:19 pm Pope Francis consecrated the Church and the world to the Blessed Virgin Mary in a Eucharistic adoration prayer vigil for peace in St. Peter’s Basilica on Friday, Oct. 27, amid the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Holy Land. Invoking the …
What does the Synod on Synodality document say about ‘controversial’ issues?
By Hannah Brockhaus Vatican City, Oct 28, 2023 / 18:30 pm The Synod on Synodality, the monthlong assembly convened by Pope Francis at the Vatican, released its final document containing the discussion of several hot-button issues which it calls “controversial”: the idea of women deacons, optional priestly celibacy, and the accompaniment …
Synod on Synodality 2023: Final report calls for greater ‘co-responsibility’ in Church
By Jonathan Liedl Vatican City, Oct 28, 2023 / 19:04 pm The Vatican’s nearly monthlong Synod on Synodality assembly, convened by Pope Francis, concluded this evening with members approving an ambitious text calling for greater “co-responsibility” among all believers in the evangelizing mission of the Church — and proposing concrete reforms …
Notre Dame students defend ‘dignity and sanctity of women’ ahead of campus drag show
By Jonah McKeown Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Oct 27, 2023 / 10:45 am Two seniors at the University of Notre Dame are leading a group of concerned students in objecting to a university-sponsored drag show, set to be held on campus as part of a one-credit course. In a letter to the editor published …
