Day: December 9, 2021

Michigan diocese restricts sacraments for transgender people (Washington Post)

The Diocese of Marquette, Michigan has instructed pastors that they should not administer the sacraments to people who identify as “transgender” unless those people have repented of their choice. The diocesan policy forbids “transgender” people from receiving Communion, Baptism, or in most cases anointing. The policy was issued in July, but only recently became a […]

Did key figure in Vatican finance trial implicate Pope Francis? (National Catholic Register)

A key figure in the Vatican’s financial-misconduct trial has apparently testified that Pope Francis approved a controversial deal with an Italian financier who now faces criminal charges. Msgr. Alberto Perlasca, who signed key agreements in his capacity as an official of the Secretariat of State, has cooperated with Vatican prosecutors and—despite his involvement—in not a […]

Pope quietly honors Immaculate Conception on feast day (CNA)

Pope Francis paid a quiet visit to the statue of the Immaculate Conception at Rome’s Spanish Steps on December 8. Traditionally the Pontiff leads prayers at the statue each year on the afternoon of the feast day. But Pope Francis had announced that he would not lead a public ceremony, because of concerns about the […]

Mexican clerics convicted for statements on marriage, human life (CNA)

Several Mexican Catholic prelates, including two cardinals, have been found guilty of violating their country’s constitution by making public statements on key moral issues. The Mexican Electoral Tribunal condemned the prelates for opposing government policies on homosexuality, family life, and abortion. In particular, the tribunal found that Cardinal Juan Sandoval Iniguez of Guadalajara had violated […]