St Simon’s Catholic Church in Partick Bridge Street, Glasgow was destroyed in the blaze in the early hours of the morning on 28 July. Police Scotland said a 24-year-old man had been charged with wilful fire-raising. One person was assisted from the building during the fire and given precautionary treatment at the scene. Det Insp Read more
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Cardinal Burke ‘in serious, but stable condition’
Thursday, August 19th, 2021The condition of Cardinal Raymond Burke, who was recently hospitalized with Covid-19, has reportedly deteriorated, while a recent statement said he is stable and has received the sacraments. A source who had spoken to someone close to the cardinal told CNA on Tuesday that his condition had deteriorated, and the next 48 hours were crucial. Read more
Fears synodal process will stifle lay Catholic voices
Monday, August 16th, 2021
The process for identifying issues to be discussed at the 2023 global Synod of bishops will stifle lay Catholic voices all over the world, a group of lay Catholics in the UK says. The group is speaking out as they organise an upcoming lay-led diocesan synod. The synod’s aim is to feed ideas to bishops Read more
Nostalgia is the ‘siren song of religious life’
Monday, August 16th, 2021
One of the issues for today’s religious, is that many men and women in religious life can be tempted to focus on the decline in numbers of vocations in their orders. Francis made the comments to an online conference on religious life in Latin America. Urging the religious to renounce the criterion of declining numbers Read more
Archbishop proposes replacing priests with lay pastors
Monday, August 16th, 2021
The Archbishop of Lima suggests replacing priests with laity in parishes in the Peruvian capital. Archbishop Carlos Gustavo Castillo Mattasoglio (Castillo) says he has been asking the Vatican for permission for lay people to be allowed to administer parishes. In his opinion “there is a philosophy of the simple daily life of the people that Read more
Cardinal Burke COVID sceptic on ventilator
Monday, August 16th, 2021
Cardinal Raymond Burke has been placed on a ventilator as he battles COVID-19, according to a tweet on the cardinal’s Twitter account Saturday evening. The tweet reported: “Cardinal Burke has been admitted to the hospital with COVID-19 and is being assisted by a ventilator. “Doctors are encouraged by his progress. ” His Eminence faithfully prayed Read more
More Catholic institutions mandating Covid-19 vaccinations
Monday, August 16th, 2021
An increasing number of Catholic institutions are mandating clergy and parishioners to have Covid-19 vaccinations, especially those who serve the community. Citing the need for the Catholic Church to “lead by example” and act responsibly to protect others during the coronavirus pandemic, Bishop Mark Seitz of El Paso has said that all Church employees and Read more
Samoa launches door-to-door covid vax-drive
Monday, August 16th, 2021The Samoa government is launching a country-wide door-to-door mass vaccination campaign for Covid-19 today. The initiative was announced in public notices yesterday by the Ministry of Health. Families with members who have not been immunised are being asked to tie any red coloured material in front of their homes to indicate to officials they need Read more
Court allows Sister Lucy to stay at Franciscan Clarist Congregation convent
Monday, August 16th, 2021The Mananthavady Munsiff Court in Kerela, India, issued an order allowing Sister Lucy Kalappura to continue her stay at the Karakkamala Convent of the Franciscan Clarist Congregation (FCC). As per the order, Sister Lucy is allowed to stay at the convent until the final verdict of her expulsion case is released. The order concerns a Read more
Backlash prompts St Kevin’s to ditch respectful relationships project
Monday, August 16th, 2021Catholic boys’ school St Kevin’s College has pulled out of a respectful relationships project after parents and students objected to a survey that quizzed boys on issues including sexuality, how they treat girls, and what it takes to be a man. Boys in years 7 to 12 were sent an extended series of questions last Read more