San Francisco’s archbishop plans to conduct an exorcism Oct. 17 at the site of a now-toppled statue of St. Junipero Serra at St. Rafael Mission Church in San Rafael.
News
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Amy Coney Barrett, called ‘unashamedly pro-life,’ faces senators anew
Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was called “unashamedly pro-life” by her Republican Senate champion with Democrats running out of time to stop her quick confirmation.
Posted inFaith, News
Vatican criminal trial begins against priests accused in abuse case
A Vatican criminal court has accused Father Gabriele Martinelli of repeatedly sexually abusing a younger student at a seminary inside the Vatican.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Analyst linked to Cardinal Becciu is arrested
A political analyst allegedly hired as a security consultant by Cardinal Angelo Becciu was arrested by Italian authorities in Milan, Italian media reported.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Pope Francis: Prayer and crying out to God is only source of salvation
The purpose of crying out to the Lord in prayer is not to get used to suffering, but to remember that God, and not humankind, is the only source of salvation and consolation, Pope Francis said.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
In Paraguay, church fights ‘hunger we have never experienced before’
“Our biggest problem is hunger; we are helping feed people who have watched their livelihoods evaporate with the pandemic,” said Father Rolón.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Mexican president again asks pope for apology for 1521 conquest
Amid the tensions in Mexico — which include the president’s opponents camping out in the heart of the capital — the Archdiocese of Mexico City published an editorial Oct. 11, saying, “It appears the pope is speaking directly to Mexico when he says politics is being used as a mechanism to exasperate and polarize in many countries.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
In confirmation hearings, Barrett stresses commitment to ‘rule of law’
“My policy preferences are irrelevant,” she said when asked if she had intended to dismantle the Affordable Care Act, and she reiterated this same view when asked about abortion and same-sex marriage.
Posted inFaith, News
Archbishop Aymond reconsecrates church, altar; calls priest’s acts ‘demonic’
“The desecration of this church and altar is demonic, demonic,” Archbishop Gregory M. Aymond said. “Let me be clear, there is no excuse for what took place here. It is sinful, and it is totally unacceptable.”
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Four Swiss Guards test positive as Covid-19 penetrates Vatican
The four are in isolation while their contacts are being traced. They join three other Vatican residents who tested positive in recent weeks.