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Archbishop: Vaccine objectors still have ‘responsibility to protect public health’

Dec 22, 2020

Four days after issuing a joint statement with another bishop saying the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines were acceptable and could be taken “as an act of charity,” Archbishop Joseph F. Naumann of Kansas City, Kansas, reiterated this message noting there had been some misunderstanding about it.

By Carol Zimmermann

Sacred Scripture needs to be respected, valued, Vatican says

Dec 21, 2020

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.

By Carol Glatz

8 nuns die of COVID-19 in last week at Wisconsin convent

Dec 18, 2020

Eight nuns living at a retirement home for sisters in suburban Milwaukee died of COVID-19 complications in the last week — including four who passed away on the same day — a grim reminder of how quickly the virus can spread in congregate living situations, even when precautions are taken.

By Amy Forliti, Morry Gash and Teresa Crawford

Dutch bishop to conduct ‘drive-in Mass’ on Christmas Eve

Dec 15, 2020

On Monday evening, the Dutch government announced that the current COVID-19 regulations will not be relaxed during the holiday season. This also means only thirty people will be allowed at Midnight Mass on Christmas Eve.

By Katholiek Nieuwsblad

DOJ probe of Catholic church abuse goes quiet 2 years later

Dec 14, 2020

Two years ago, the U.S. attorney in Philadelphia joined the long line of ambitious prosecutors investigating the Catholic Church’s handling of priest-abuse complaints.

By Maryclaire Dale

Scottish bishops urge efforts to help women escape prostitution

Dec 13, 2020

Treating sex as a commodity “devalues the dignity of the human person,” the Scottish bishops said in a consultation challenging men’s demand for prostitution being conducted by the Scottish government.

By Charles Collins