Gorsuch cites religious liberty as Supreme Court allows New York vaccine mandate

null / oasisamuel/Shutterstock Washington, D.C. Newsroom, Dec 14, 2021 / 15:15 pm (CNA). In an order that drew a sharply worded dissent by Justice Neil M. Gorsuch, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to block New York’s COVID-19 vaccination requirement, which allows exemptions for medical but not religious reasons. Gorsuch said the ruling violates […]

Christmas at the Vatican: Here are the liturgies Pope Francis will celebrate this year

Pope Francis celebrates Christmas Mass in St. Peter’s Basilica Dec. 24, 2018. / Vatican Media. Vatican City, Dec 14, 2021 / 15:35 pm (CNA). The Vatican has published Pope Francis’ Christmas schedule for this year, which includes five special liturgies and prayers between Christmas Eve and the Solemnity of the Epiphany. During the Christmas Octave, […]

Congressman with alleged terrorism ties backs effort to decriminalize abortion in Peru

Congressman Guillermo Bermejo / ANDINA / Renato Pajuelo and Pexels Lima, Peru, Dec 14, 2021 / 16:00 pm (CNA). A Peruvian congressman who is being investigated for ties to the Shining Path terrorist organization is supporting a new bill to decriminalize abortion in the country.  Guillermo Bermejo, a member of the Peru Libre (Free Peru) […]

Supreme Court’s NY Decision Is a Blow for Religious Freedom

This week the Supreme Court declined to halt a New York state COVID-vaccine mandate for health-care workers with religious objections. COMMENTARY: The decision not to intervene and immediately block the New York COVID-vaccine mandate is a disappointing move.