Christians still face persecution but there are signs of hope, Catholic charity says
Red Week in Poland. / Damian Niemczal. Denver Newsroom, Dec 30, 2021 / 10:23 am (CNA). Christians continue to face persecution across the globe but there are many signs of hope, according to the Catholic charity Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)…. […]
Statue stolen at Catholic University (CNS)
An image of the Virgin Mary holding Jesus has been stolen from a chapel at the Catholic University of America—the second such theft in recent weeks. The image had been controversial because the figure of Jesus resembled George Floyd, the man whose death prompted violent protests in Minneapolis in May.
Bankruptcy judge orders mediation in Buffalo diocesan case (Spectrum)
A federal bankruptcy court has ordered the Buffalo diocese to engage in mediation talks with creditors and insurers, in a bid to resolve the case that began when the diocese filed for bankruptcy protection early in 2020.
Preparing for the Next Conclave (1)
The revelation of some sort of conspiracy to prepare for his succession has aroused the astonishment of several commentators, including that of Giovanni Butta, which was reported on the Aldo Maria Valli website on September 28. The surprise did not come so much from the content of this revelation as from who made it. We […]
Cardinal Cupich Restricts the Traditional Missal
Under the decision, which will take effect on January 25, priests, deacons, and ordained ministers who wish to use the “old rite” must submit their requests to the Cardinal in writing and agree to abide by the new standards. These rules specify that traditional Masses must include readings from Sacred Scripture in the vernacular, using […]
Baltimore releases new COVID-19 protocols
Danilova Janna / Shutterstock. Denver Newsroom, Dec 30, 2021 / 11:56 am (CNA). The Archdiocese of Baltimore has declared new COVID-19 protocols in response to a rising number of positive cases of the virus. “Now more than ever, it is important we remember to care for our health and safety and of those around us,” […]
Arlington priest who oversaw child protection office indicted for sex abuse
Lisa F. Young via www.shutterstock.com Arlington, Va., Dec 30, 2021 / 13:00 pm (CNA). The Diocese of Arlington’s former director for the Office of Child Protection, Father Terry Specht, was indicted last week on two charges of sexual abuse. A grand jury in Virginia indicted Specht Dec. 20 on one count of aggravated sexual battery […]
The Only Way We Will Lose This War is if We Stop Fighting
Dear OnePeterFive donors, supporters and readers, The enemies of Christ rely on us to have short memories. In the era of smart phones, pieces of technology do all the thinking for us – to delight of the oligarchs and heretics. The only way they can win is by convincing us to forget the great […]
R.I.P. John Padberg, a Jesuit historian and a historian of Jesuits
John Padberg, S.J., the noted Jesuit historian, died on Christmas Day. He is remembered here by his longtime friend and colleague, John W. O’Malley, S.J.
Nigeria: Catholic priest killed on Christmas eve to be laid to rest, Friday.
Fr. Luke was shot dead as he made his way home after celebrating Holy Mass on Christmas Eve in the Diocese of Abeokuta. Read all