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Vatican: Without alternatives, current COVID-19 vaccines are morally acceptable
The Vatican's doctrinal office said that when alternative vaccines are not available, it is morally acceptable to receive COVID-19 vaccines developed or tested using cell lines originating from aborted fetuses.
Sacred Scripture needs to be respected, valued, Vatican says
In preparation for the Sunday of the Word of God Jan. 24, the Vatican issued recommendations for the day as well as reminders on respecting the sacred Scriptures.
U.S. bishops praise HHS actions on conscience protection violations
U.S. bishop's committee members are praising the Department of Health and Human Services for taking "corrective action" ...
Christmas is sign of God's preferential love for the poor, cardinal says
Reaching out to and helping the poor "is to imitate God; it is to make oneself small out of love in order to raise up the other," the preacher of the papal household told Pope Francis, officials of the Roman Curia and Vatican employees.
Pope again calls for diverting funds from weapons to fighting hunger
Appealing for a worldwide commitment to initiating a "culture of care" for one another and for the environment, Pope Francis again called on nations to divert money from their military budgets to create a global fund to end hunger and promote development in the world's poorest nations.
Netflix to release series illustrating Pope's call for 'alliance' of young, old
Netflix has announced that it will release a documentary series based on "Sharing the Wisdom of Time," ...
In predominantly Christian Uganda, some still fear attacks
When Brenda Namutebi renounced Islam and accepted Christ as her savior in a local Catholic Church, her Muslim husband and neighbors subjected her to harsh conditions, hoping she might change her mind.
Pope gives U.S. cardinal, other new cardinals, Vatican assignments
Highlighting the role cardinals play in assisting the Pope to govern the Church, Pope Francis has given the newest group of cardinals their assignments as members of Vatican congregations and councils.
After shipwreck, bishops denounce treatment of Venezuelan refugees
After a boat carrying refugees was allegedly denied entry into Trinidad and Tobago and subsequently shipwrecked, Venezuelan bishops said the treatment of migrants fleeing the country constitutes a serious human rights violation.
Pope's pandemic year in review: Prayer, online meetings, hopes for change
Like everyone else, Pope Francis' 2020 was dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pre-Christmas celebration gives hope to Iraqi refugees still in Lebanon
Toddlers could hardly contain their excitement as they danced in the Church aisles to the Holy Missionary Choir's Christmas songs during a celebration that was a bright star of hope for Iraqi Syriac Catholic refugee families.
Mary is reminder of God's blessing, Pope says on Guadalupe feast
The humble image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is a reminder of the gift of God's abundant blessings to all men and women, Pope Francis said.
Preach the promise of eternal life, cardinal tells Pope, Curia officials
Anyone who thinks eternal life will be boring should ask a couple in love whether they want that love to endure forever, said the preacher of the papal household.
Vice postulator of Sheen cause dies on 41st anniversary of archbishop's death
A Mass at the tomb of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen on the 41st anniversary of his death Dec. 9 also was a first opportunity for the Diocese of Peoria to mourn the death from COVID-19 two hours earlier of the vice postulator of the famed media pioneer and author's cause …
Sister Prejean decries federal execution on Human Rights Day
Calling the Dec. 10 federal execution of Brandon Bernard an injustice ...
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