Cardinals and Bishops•Liturgy and Divine Worship•Local Church

Cardinal of Chicago asks not to kneel at communion: these are “his” reasons

“Our ritual for receiving Holy Communion holds profound meaning,” Cupich wrote. “It reminds us that receiving the Eucharist is not a private act but a communal one. As such, the established norm—approved by the Holy See and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops—is for the faithful to process together and receive the Sacred Host standing.”

Dec 16, 2024 17:32

Tim Daniels

Local Church

Nancy Pelosi, Communion Ban, and Vatican Intervention: Faith, Politics, and Controversy

Pelosi revealed that the dispute is now under Vatican review, although the timeline and specifics of her appeal remain unclear. According to canon law experts, individuals subjected to such

Dec 15, 2024 19:45

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Study reveals that non-churchgoers would go to Mass at Christmas if invited by someone else

Despite declining attendance, the study offers a silver lining: 56% of those who don’t typically go to church during Christmas said they might consider attending if invited by someone they know

Dec 13, 2024 13:48

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology

USA: Republican Senators Push for Biological Clarity in Gender Definitions

The proposed bill emphasizes protections for women’s spaces, including sports, scholarships, restrooms, and shelters, by restricting access based on biological sex. Marshall criticized the current administration for advancing policies that he claims disregard science and endanger women and girls.

Dec 05, 2024 18:07

Tim Daniels

Gender Ideology•Local Church•Religious Freedom

U.S. Catholic Bishops Challenge HHS Proposal on Gender Identity Policy

The HHS draft rule mandates compliance with non-discrimination policies for entities seeking federal contracts. It lacks specific definitions of what constitutes «discrimination» and omits religious exemptions.

Nov 27, 2024 18:56

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops•Gender Ideology•Homosexuality•Local Church

Pro-LGBT+ bishop receives award in USA and criticizes “obsolete theological frameworks” of the Church

Bishop John Stowe Honored by New Ways Ministry Amid Controversy Over LGBTQ+ Advocacy

Nov 27, 2024 18:35

Tim Daniels

Justice and Peace•Vatican Diplomacy

Vatican urges UN to continue support for Palestinian refugee agency condemned by Israel

Archbishop Gabriele Caccia Highlights Dire Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza at UN Assembly

Nov 18, 2024 17:00

Tim Daniels

Religious Freedom

USA: Court awards $12 million to Catholic woman fired for not vaccinating in COVID pandemic

Michigan Federal Court Awards $12 Million to Woman Fired Over Religious Vaccine Exemption

Nov 14, 2024 18:19

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

3 things a Catholic looks for in a parish (and that the pastor and the community should know)

To identify the most impactful actions, the survey asked 1,075 American Christians to rate various church behaviors on their warmth and friendliness. Catholic respondents showed a clear preference for gestures such as being greeted warmly at the door

Nov 14, 2024 18:15

Tim Daniels

Cardinals and Bishops

Mexican Cardinal receives medal for “defense” of traditional Mass

Cardinal Sandoval Íñiguez and Composer Sir James MacMillan Honored for Liturgical Contributions

Nov 08, 2024 15:11

Tim Daniels

Vatican Diplomacy

Weapons in space: Vatican takes a stand at the UN

Vatican Calls for Space as a Peaceful Commons Amid Rising Tensions Over Orbital Militarization

Nov 08, 2024 15:08

Tim Daniels

Analysis Opinion•Local Church

Index of Religious Freedom USA 2024: Seven Key States in Presidential Elections Show Worst Results

The Index’s results, based on the analysis of 14 types of State laws, indicate that the majority of these States got scores under 60% in terms of religious freedom. Georgia leads this group with a score of 55%, followed by North Carolina (50%) and Pennsylvania, a crucial State with 19 seats in the Electoral College, which reached only 44%

Oct 29, 2024 07:39

Tim Daniels