San Francisco’s archbishop declared May 20 that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is not “to be admitted” to Communion unless and until she publicly repudiates “support for abortion ‘rights’” and goes to confession and receives absolution “for her cooperation in this evil”. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone said he decided to make this declaration “after numerous attempts to…
Staff reporter Social Justice Ireland have warned that “flaws” in the Government’s response to the Ukrainian refugee crisis could lead to problems, as the cost of living crisis hits Ireland. Fr Sean Healy SMA, head of SJI, told The Irish Catholic that while the Government have taken a good, human rights approach to the Ukraine…
Madrid launches holy year in honour of St Isidore the Farmer Madrid has kicked off a holy year in honour of the 400th anniversary of the canonisation of its patron saint, St Isidore the Farmer. During the jubilee year, which will last until May 15, 2023, pilgrims can receive a plenary indulgence by praying at…
People must change their lifestyles to combat climate change for the sake of future generations, Bishop Martin Hayes said ahead of Laudato Si’ Week, which is taking place this week from May 22-29. Laudato Si’ Week marks the seventh anniversary of the publication of the Pope’s encyclical on the environment and care for our common…
The Vatican hosted a virtual listening session with Catholics with disabilities May 19 as part of the Synod on Synodality process. People from more than 20 countries participated in the video call hosted by the Vatican Dicastery for Laity, Family, and Life on May 19, with some expressing concerns about experiences of discrimination and exclusion. A participant…
A bill aimed at tackling legacy and reconciliation in the North of Ireland must be focused on victim groups rather than on British army veterans the bishop of Derry has said. Bishop Donal McKeown told The Irish Catholic the bill is “a huge step forward” as previously the British government was pushing for the ending…
Staff reporter A push to speed up the availability of abortion services in the North of Ireland has been dubbed “undemocratic” by pro-life group Precious Life. This comes after the British government’s Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Brandon Lewis approved new powers allowing him to accelerate the widespread commissioning of abortion services, saying it was…
The US bishops’ chairman on international justice and peace May 19 lauded the government’s decision to ease sanctions on Cuba. “We commend the Administration’s renewed interest in restarting US engagement with Cuba. Recognising that points of contention remain between our two countries, Cuba’s punitive isolation has not produced the economic and social change that the…
Renowned Italian Catholic tenor Andrea Bocelli took to social media to celebrate his daughter, Virginia’s, First Holy Communion, writing that Communion means “growing in friendship with Jesus and wishing that others too can enjoy the joy he wants to give us”. Catholic faith Well-known for his Catholic faith, Mr Bocelli took the occasion May 16…
A Catholic diocese and nuns are working to reduce the number of women who die in childbirth and the number of children who die young, and a hospital administrator said it does not take expensive technology. The Medical Missionaries of Mary run Mile Four Hospital for the Diocese of Abakaliki. Many of the sisters are…
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